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Juan Tacuri sentenced for running Ponzi scheme

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Last updated: 2024/10/16 at 8:54 PM
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Juan Tacuri, a senior promoter in the Forcount Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to two decades behind bars for his role in the crypto fraud scheme. According to an October 16 press release from the United States Attorney’s Office, United States District Court Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Tacuri should receive the statutory maximum of 240 months in prison for wire fraud as part of promoting the international digital asset scheme. Juan Tacuri was one of the most prolific promoters of the Forcount Ponzi scheme, taking in millions of dollars from working-class victims.

Federal prosecutors revealed that Tacuri promised customers of the crypto mining and trading company guaranteed daily returns on investments as well as the doubling of those investments within a six-month time frame. He hosted events such as lavish expos and small community presentations to target victims and convince them to invest in the scheme. Tacuri would boast about the money he was earning and wore expensive designer clothing to these events, presenting the crypto company as a means of achieving financial freedom to potential investors.

The collapse of the Forcount Ponzi scheme began in April 2018 when investors had difficulty withdrawing funds from the online investor portal. Despite these issues, Tacuri and others continued to promote the fraudulent crypto company. In a desperate attempt to keep the scheme afloat, Forcount started offering proprietary crypto tokens to inject liquidity into the system. However, these tokens proved to be worthless, further straining the financial situation of the defrauded victims. By 2021, all payments to investors had ceased, and complaints went unanswered by the crypto company.

In addition to serving 20 years in federal prison, Juan Tacuri has been ordered to pay over $3.6 million in fines and forfeiture. Instead of using the victims’ funds as promised, he spent it on himself. The United States Attorney, Damian Williams, emphasized that fraudulent activities do not pay off in the long run and that today’s sentence should serve as a stark reminder of this fact. The sentencing of Juan Tacuri sends a strong message to others involved in similar fraudulent schemes that they will face severe consequences for their actions.

The case of Juan Tacuri highlights the prevalence of crypto fraud schemes and the devastating impact they can have on unsuspecting victims. It serves as a warning to potential investors to exercise caution and conduct thorough research before getting involved in any investment opportunity, especially in the crypto space. The collaborative efforts of federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in bringing Tacuri to justice demonstrate their commitment to protecting the public from such fraudulent activities and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

As the crypto industry continues to evolve and attract new participants, regulatory authorities are increasing their efforts to combat fraud and protect investors. By holding individuals like Juan Tacuri accountable for their roles in these schemes, law enforcement sends a clear message that fraudulent activities will not be tolerated. Investors are urged to remain vigilant, seek out reputable sources of information, and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities to help prevent future instances of fraud in the crypto market.

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