Brothers Patrick and Edward James 被控9B诈骗 击垮了第一品牌集团 面临终身监禁 Brothers Patrick and Edward James indicted for $9B fraud that collapsed First Brands Group, facing life in prison.

61岁的Patrick James和他的兄弟Edward James 60岁的Patrick James被指控犯有联邦诈骗罪,罪名是据称策划了90亿美元的诈骗计划,促成汽车零件公司First Brands Group的倒闭。 Patrick James, 61, and his brother Edward James, 60, were indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly orchestrating a $9 billion fraud scheme that contributed to the collapse of auto parts company First Brands Group. 检察官说,兄弟们欺骗了放款人,伪造财务报表,充气发票,并一再为多重贷款抵押相同资产,同时将资金用于个人开支。 Prosecutors say the brothers defrauded lenders by falsifying financial statements, inflating invoices, and repeatedly pledging the same assets for multiple loans, while using funds for personal expenses. 该公司原为Crowne Group,于2025年9月提出破产申请,债务90亿美元,资产仅1 200万美元。 The company, formerly Crowne Group, filed for bankruptcy in September 2025 with $9 billion in debt and just $12 million in assets. 前执行官已认罪,并正在合作。 A former executive has pleaded guilty and is cooperating. 两兄弟都因阴谋、电线欺诈和银行欺诈等罪名而面临终身监禁。 Both brothers face up to life in prison on charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, and bank fraud.