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Las Vegas lawyer charged in half-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme pleads not guilty

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Matthew Beasley, 50, is charged with wire fraud and money laundering. More than 600 investors took part in the Las Vegas-based Ponzi scheme. Prosecutors charged Beasley last year in the FBI agent-involved shooting. A hearing on the future of his detention was scheduled for Friday, April 7.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas lawyer to face judge in $460M Ponzi scheme

Matthew Beasley was indicted Wednesday in connection with the Ponzi scheme, which prosecutors allege he used to fund an “opulent lifestyle” of luxury homes, cars and recreational vehicles.

1 year ago·Las Vegas, United States

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Las Vegas lawyer charged in half-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme pleads not guilty

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A Las Vegas lawyer charged in federal court for allegedly running a half-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme to fund his lavish lifestyle pleaded not guilty Friday. On Wednesday, a grand jury indicted Matthew Beasley, 50, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, records showed. Prosecutors charged Beasley last year in the FBI agent-involved shooting on Mar. 3, 2022, at his home near the 215 Beltway and Ann Road. Federal prosecu…

1 year ago·Las Vegas, United States

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