Calgary Man Accused of Running $164M Ponzi Scam Targeting More Than 1,000 Victims

A Calgary man is facing charges in connection with an alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 people over a four-year span. The Alberta RCMP has accused the suspect of diverting funds through his company, Black Box Management, as part of a large-scale investment fraud. The suspect is alleged to have operated […]

Calgary Man Accused of Running $164M Ponzi Scam Targeting More Than 1,000 Victims

TL;DR

  • A Calgary man is charged in connection with an alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme.
  • Over 1,000 people were allegedly defrauded over a four-year period (March 2020 - April 2024).
  • The suspect allegedly diverted funds through his company, Black Box Management.
  • Investors were told their capital would be used for day trading.
  • Weekly email updates on account performance were reportedly provided to investors.