Federal prosecutors say a Ventura County man is among three people arrested for a $700 million dollar fraud scheme. Prosecutors say they were operating what amounted to a high tech Ponzi scheme using bitcoins. They operated a business called BitClub Network, which got people to invest in cryptocurrency funds.
It rewarded those who helped recruit new investors. In a promotional video, they said the fund was too big to fail, and promised big returns on investments. Prosecutors say one of those arrested was Joseph Frank Able of Camarillo. They say he’s charged with conspiracy to offer and sell unregistered securities.
Two more people are still being sought in connection with the operation.
