🌱 Flowery Branch man faces 25 federal counts in crypto case

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In today's newsletter:

• Flowery Branch man faces 25 federal counts in crypto case
• Flowery Branch resident back in U.S. to face crypto case
• Flowery Branch man faces federal charges over massive crypto investment program

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• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 68.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crypto Ponzi suspect faces 25 charges after deportation (crypto.news) — A Flowery Branch man is at the center of a federal case accusing him of operating a large cryptocurrency investment program that prosecutors describe as a Ponzi scheme, though the charges remain unproven. Authorities say he was deported from Fiji, faces 25 counts, and that investigators are still gathering information from investors while the case moves forward in Georgia.
   

• Alleged $165M Crypto Ponzi Mastermind Deported From Fiji to US (decrypt.co) — A man from Flowery Branch is facing federal charges after authorities say he was returned to the United States from Fiji in connection with a large cryptocurrency investment program. Prosecutors allege he raised more than $165 million from investors and misused significant funds, while investigators now urge anyone who participated to contact the FBI.
   

• Alleged Mastermind of $165 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme Facing Federal Charges after Deportation from Fiji (allongeorgia.com) — A Flowery Branch resident is accused in federal court of running a large cryptocurrency investment program that prosecutors say operated as a Ponzi scheme, though he remains presumed innocent. Authorities allege thousands of investors sent more than $165 million, some of which was lost in risky trades or spent on personal expenses, before the suspect left for Fiji and was later deported back to the United States.
   

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Saturday August 22
• Join the Symphony Orchestra of North Georgia! →
  Hawk Music Academy, 5830 Clarion St, Cumming
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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• V-VOLLEYBALL (AWAY)
  Flowery Branch High Dacula High School, 123 Broad St, Dacula, GA 30019, USA
  5:00 pm
• DMS-FOOTBALL (AWAY) AT E. HALL
  Flowery Branch High East Hall Football Stadium, 3633 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville
  5:00 pm
• V-SOFTBALL (HOME) vs Winder-Barrow
  Flowery Branch High School, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• V-FOOTBALL (HOME) vs CASS
  Flowery Branch High School, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• CROSS COUNTRY AT North GA 2 Mile Stage Race
  Flowery Branch High East Jackson High School, 1435 Hoods Mill Rd, Commerce, GA 3052
  8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• V & JV-VOLLEYBALL (AWAY)
  Flowery Branch High Cherokee Bluff High School, 6603 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branc
  5:00 pm
• V-SOFTBALL (HOME) vs Madison County
  Flowery Branch High School, 4450 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch
  5:30 pm
• Kindred in Truth: Self-Defense Workshop →
  Eagle Ranch, 5500 Union Church Rd, Flowery Branch
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• FCA - both gyms
  North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
  8:00 am
• JV Softball @ Seckinger
  Buford High School Buford, GA 30518
  4:00 pm
• DECA Mtg - Cafeteria
  North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
  4:30 pm
• Honors Orchestra Auditions - Band/Chorus/Orch rms
  North Gwinnett Middle School Buford, GA 30518
  4:30 pm

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