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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

  • Jebara Igbara, 28, of New Jersey, admitted guilt for running a Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrency, yielding $8 million in fraud. Prosecutors alleged he funded a lavish lifestyle.
  • Utilizing ties in the Muslim community during COVID-19, Igbara gathered investments by promising returns on stocks and goods resale.
  • U.S. Attorney Breon Peace condemned Igbara for exploiting his own religious community's trust, leading to deception and misuse of funds, resulting in a $10 million payment to victims.
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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

The former Instagram influencer known as “Jay Mazini” has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting he stole millions of dollars in various investment scams. Prosecutors say the

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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

The former Instagram influencer known as “Jay Mazini” has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting he stole millions of dollars in various investment scams

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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

NEW YORK (AP) — The former Instagram influencer known as “Jay Mazini” has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting he stole millions of dollars in various investment scams. Prosecutors say the fraudster stole $8 million from online followers and a network of Muslim New Yorkers he targeted during the pandemic. Jebara Igbara’s lawyer says he apologized profusely to his victims ahead of sentencing in a Brooklyn federal court. Igbara …

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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

NEW YORK (AP) -- The former Instagram influencer known as " Jay Mazini " who swindled millions of dollars from online followers and a network of Muslims during the pandemic was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday, prosecutors said.

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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

The former Instagram influencer known as " Jay Mazini " who swindled millions of dollars from online followers and a network of Muslims during the pandemic was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday, prosecutors said.

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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

NEW YORK (AP) — The former Instagram influencer known as “ swindled millions of dollars from online followers and a network of Muslims during the pandemic was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday, prosecutors said. Jebara Igbara, 28, of New Jersey, had pleaded guilty to fraud charges, admitting that he created a Ponzi scheme that involved cryptocurrency frauds netting around $8 million. Prosecutors say the money funded a decadent life…

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