Man accused of running Ponzi scheme, stealing $100M from investors, FBI says
Federal authorities say Robinson used later investor money to pay earlier investors and fund a lavish lifestyle, while victims included dozens in Michigan.
- On Thursday, the FBI added fugitive Darren Anthony Robinson, 56, to its "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest as operator of QYU Holdings.
- Federal authorities allege Robinson operated a Ponzi-style scheme through QYU Holdings from around 2010 to 2023, raising an estimated $100 million from investors by falsely claiming the firm traded in foreign currency exchange markets.
- Robinson admitted in a June 2023 interview that claims made to investors were untrue, while investigators found funds were diverted to cover business expenses and "Robinson's personal lifestyle," causing significant financial harm.
- A federal arrest warrant was issued for Robinson in January 2024 in the Eastern District of Michigan, but he has remained a fugitive since November 2023 after removing his GPS tether.
- Investigators believe Robinson, who has ties to South Florida, Panama, and the United Arab Emirates, remains at large; the FBI urges the public to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI rather than attempting to apprehend him.
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