Cases by state
Ponzi schemes in Oklahoma
4 cases announced 2009–2025, involving about $565.7M in reported investor money. Most common types: crypto & digital assets, investment funds & advisory and real estate. Listed by where the main defendant was based.
The largest by reported amount: Aircraft Guaranty Corp., Wright Brothers Aircraft Title ($550M, 2024). Charges are allegations unless a court has entered a conviction or judgment.
Pitch phrases seen in these cases
- “1-2% per day (approximately 547% per year)”
- “escrow fees”
- “501(c)(3) charitable organization”
- “investment opportunities”
- “teaching little hearts and hands”
Cases
| Date | Case | Location | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2025 | Wolf Capital Crypto Trading LLC Travis Ford |
Glenpool, OK | Crypto & digital assets | $9.4M |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Aircraft Guaranty Corp., Wright Brothers Aircraft Title Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin, Federico Andres Machado |
Oklahoma City, OK | Investment funds & advisory | $550M |
| Oct 4, 2011 | Joseph Angelo Sivigliano, Dwight Pimson, Venus Marie Pimson | Oklahoma City, OK | Real estate | $3.8M |
| May 8, 2009 | Buyers Solutions Marketing LLC Dawn M. Quiroga |
Broken Arrow, OK | Lending & cash advance | $2.5M |