{"id":413761,"date":"2020-02-06T19:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T19:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/?p=413761"},"modified":"2020-02-06T17:34:07","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T17:34:07","slug":"crypto-trading-michael-jordan-mlb-ponzi-scheme-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/news\/crypto-trading-michael-jordan-mlb-ponzi-scheme-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Jordan of Crypto Trading Scams MLB Players Out of Millions"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new court filing reveals that the self-proclaimed Michael Jordan of crypto<\/a> trading has been charged with scamming over 100 investors out of $7.5 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

The investors include former professional MLB players, raising the stakes and bringing additional public attention to the case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crypto Trading Ponzi Scheme Scams Investors Out of $7.5 Million<\/h2>\n

When you hear the name Michael Jordan, although the iconic NBA Hall of Famer had a short stint in the Minor Leagues following retiring from his basketball career, you probably don\u2019t think of Major League Baseball. Nor do you think of crypto<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Reading | Hawaiian Woman Invests 401K Into Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme, Hit With Restraining Order\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

But according to a complaint filed in Arizona federal court<\/a>, the self-proclaimed \u201cMichael Jordan of algorithmic cryptocurrency trading\u201d is being accused of scamming former MLB players and as much as over 100 others out of more than $7.5 million over an 18-month period.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reports claim that the United States Secret Service apprehended John Michael Caruso, also known by the trading name \u201cKryp+0 K!ng.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Caruso is the co-founder of a blockchain and crypto<\/a> investment firm called Zima Digital Assets. The company\u2019s other co-founder, Zachary Salter, was also arrested in relation to the case. <\/span><\/p>\n

Salter is claimed to be an R&B singer and has an album entitled Sweetalker available for streaming on Spotify<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phony MLB Player Investments Involve Sweet-talking Singer and Michael Jordan of Trading<\/h2>\n

But it was Caruso and Salter\u2019s sweet-talking investors out of their hard-earned money that may have gotten the duo in hot water with authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Court filings don\u2019t identify any MLB players directly but said that many MLB players and their families were among the victims. Others are senior citizens who were duped out of hundreds of thousands of dollars that could have been used toward a retirement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Investigators believe that the $7.5 million is just the tip of the iceberg, and conclude that there is no evidence of any investment funds. Caruso only reported income of $22,800 in 2018, yet claims to make \u201ccalculated trades using tested principles and algorithms\u201d to generate wealth for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, Caruso may have used the funds toward a plethora of luxury vehicles including a Lambo, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, and Aston Martin. He\u2019s also said to have been living a life of lavish, traveling to London, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, and many more locations via private jet \u2013 all paid for my scammed investors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salter, who reported no income in 2018 at all, also owns a Mercedes, BWM, Audi, and a 1957 Chevy. The pair flaunt their riches via online profiles on Instagram as a means of luring in new investors to their crypto<\/a> Ponzi scheme. Instagram appears to have removed their pages from social media.<\/span><\/p>\n

Authorities were tipped off last year after an anonymous complaint was made to the Federal Trade Commission.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Reading | Bolster Your Personal Opsec With This Crypto Investor Checklist\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In the past, Caruso has spent jail time for what the court calls a full-time career criminal trajectory. Previously he\u2019s served time for threatening to sever a man\u2019s hands and genitals from his body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why anyone would trust someone with $22,000 in reported income and a criminal background is confusing, but it appears that even MLB players were too blinded by the potential crypto<\/a> investment to see the scheme in front of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A new court filing reveals that the self-proclaimed Michael Jordan of crypto trading has been charged with scamming over 100 investors out of $7.5 million. The investors include former professional MLB players, raising the stakes and bringing additional public attention to the case. Crypto Trading Ponzi Scheme Scams Investors Out of $7.5 Million When you hear the name Michael Jordan, although the iconic NBA Hall of Famer had a short stint in the Minor Leagues following retiring from his basketball career, you probably don\u2019t think of Major League Baseball. Nor do you think of crypto. Related Reading | Hawaiian Woman Invests 401K Into Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme, Hit With Restraining Order\u00a0 But according to a complaint filed in Arizona federal court, the self-proclaimed \u201cMichael Jordan of algorithmic cryptocurrency trading\u201d is being accused of scamming former MLB players and as much as over 100 others out of more than $7.5 million over an 18-month period. Reports claim that the United States Secret Service apprehended John Michael Caruso, also known by the trading name \u201cKryp+0 K!ng.\u201d Caruso is the co-founder of a blockchain and crypto investment firm called Zima Digital Assets. The company\u2019s other co-founder, Zachary Salter, was also arrested in relation to the case. Salter is claimed to be an R&B singer and has an album entitled Sweetalker available for streaming on Spotify. Phony MLB Player Investments Involve Sweet-talking Singer and Michael Jordan of Trading But it was Caruso and Salter\u2019s sweet-talking investors out of their hard-earned money that may have gotten the duo in hot water with authorities. Court filings don\u2019t identify any MLB players directly but said that many MLB players and their families were among the victims. Others are senior citizens who were duped out of hundreds of thousands of dollars that could have been used toward a retirement. Investigators believe that the $7.5 million is just the tip of the iceberg, and conclude that there is no evidence of any investment funds. Caruso only reported income of $22,800 in 2018, yet claims to make \u201ccalculated trades using tested principles and algorithms\u201d to generate wealth for investors. Instead, Caruso may have used the funds toward a plethora of luxury vehicles including a Lambo, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, and Aston Martin. He\u2019s also said to have been living a life of lavish, traveling to London, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, and many more locations via private jet \u2013 all paid for my scammed investors. Salter, who reported no income in 2018 at all, also owns a Mercedes, BWM, Audi, and a 1957 Chevy. The pair flaunt their riches via online profiles on Instagram as a means of luring in new investors to their crypto Ponzi scheme. Instagram appears to have removed their pages from social media. Authorities were tipped off last year after an anonymous complaint was made to the Federal Trade Commission. Related Reading | Bolster Your Personal Opsec With This Crypto Investor Checklist\u00a0 In the past, Caruso has spent jail time for what the court calls a full-time career criminal trajectory. Previously he\u2019s served time for threatening to sever a man\u2019s hands and genitals from his body. Why anyone would trust someone with $22,000 in reported income and a criminal background is confusing, but it appears that even MLB players were too blinded by the potential crypto investment to see the scheme in front of them. 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