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

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…

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.