Fla. U.S. Attorney: Colombian National Arrested and Charged With Operating $66 Million Ponzi Scheme Disguised as a Payday Loan Company
November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release:
Efrain Betancourt, Jr., 36, a Colombian citizen, was arrested on Nov. 14, upon entering the United States and charged in South Florida federal court with leading a $66 million Ponzi scheme disguised as a payday loan company, Sky Group USA, LLC (Sky Group).
Betancourt, Jr. was charged by indictment with conspiracy to commit mail and wir . . .
Efrain Betancourt, Jr., 36, a Colombian citizen, was arrested on Nov. 14, upon entering the United States and charged in South Florida federal court with leading a $66 million Ponzi scheme disguised as a payday loan company, Sky Group USA, LLC (Sky Group).
Betancourt, Jr. was charged by indictment with conspiracy to commit mail and wir . . .