Las Vegas man accused of running $24M crypto-linked Ponzi scheme
Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%.
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Brent Kovar allegedly attracted investors to the Ponzi scheme through a YouTube video and PowerPoint presentation, promising annual returns of 15% to 30%.
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