Perth商人Chris Marco被判处14年徒刑,罪名是30M Ponzi计划,只使用4.4%的投资。 Perth businessman Chris Marco sentenced to 14 years for $30M Ponzi scheme, using only 4.4% for investments.

Perth商人Chris Marco因通过庞氏骗局骗取投资者约3 000万美元而被判处14年徒刑,其中只有4.4%的资金用于实际投资。 Perth businessman Chris Marco was sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding investors of about $30 million through a Ponzi scheme, with only 4.4% of funds used for actual investments. 2025年9月,Marco谎报投资机会,将大部分资金转用于支付收益、奢侈品购买和个人费用。 Found guilty on 43 counts in September 2025, Marco misrepresented investment opportunities, diverting most money to pay returns, luxury purchases, and personal expenses. 受害者丧失了家园、储蓄和退休基金,据报告,他们遭受了持久的感情伤害。 Victims lost homes, savings, and retirement funds, with lasting emotional harm reported. 法官裁定Marco故意欺骗投资者,毫无悔恨之意。 The judge ruled Marco knowingly deceived investors, showing no remorse. 他12年后有资格获得假释。 He is eligible for parole after 12 years. 他的助理被宣告无罪,Marco的法律小组说可以提出上诉。 His assistant was acquitted, and Marco’s legal team said an appeal may be filed.