Cases by state
Ponzi schemes in Nebraska
6 cases announced 2008–2023, involving about $131.1M in reported investor money. Most common types: investment funds & advisory, real estate and trading, forex & commodities. Listed by where the main defendant was based.
The largest by reported amount: First Americans Insurance Service ($100M, 2010). Charges are allegations unless a court has entered a conviction or judgment.
Pitch phrases seen in these cases
- “guaranteeing large returns and low risk to investors”
- “unusually high returns”
- “apparel purchases for existing apparel contracts and orders”
- “approximately 9% interest per annum”
- “lending investors' money to others at a higher rate of interest”
Cases
| Date | Case | Location | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Jon P. Kubler | NE | Real estate | $5.6M |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Tactical Solutions Gear LLC Craig Harbaugh |
Fremont, NE | Investment funds & advisory | $11M |
| Jun 2, 2011 | Elite Management Holdings Corp., MJM Enterprises LLC Michael Kratville, Jonathan Arrington, Michael Welke |
Omaha, NE | Trading, forex & commodities | $4M |
| Dec 15, 2010 | First Americans Insurance Service Stella Levea, James Masat, Kenneth Mottin |
Grand Island, NE | Insurance-linked | $100M |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Matthew H. Anselmo | Bellevue, NE | Investment funds & advisory | $4M |
| Jan 10, 2008 | National Investments Inc Bryan Scott Behrens |
Omaha, NE | Investment funds & advisory | $6.5M |