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Cases / Investment funds & advisory

Capitol Investments USA Inc

Nevin K. Shapiro

ReportedApr 21, 2010
LocationMiami Beach, FL
Amount$900,000,000

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Company / entity
Capitol Investments USA Inc
Industry
Short-term promissory notes for a grocery diverting business
How investors were recruited
Business relationships and word-of-mouth, leveraging his prominence
Pitch & red flags
Returns of up to 26 percent annually; described as "risk-free"

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Source

SEC official

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