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Cases by state

Ponzi schemes in West Virginia

4 cases announced 2008–2024, involving about $33.7M 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: Golden Summit Group ($21M, 2008). Charges are allegations unless a court has entered a conviction or judgment.

Pitch phrases seen in these cases

Cases

DateCaseLocationIndustryAmount
Sep 19, 2024 Roxby Development LLC
Jeffrey James Morris
Wheeling, WVReal estate $5M
Apr 17, 2020 Phillip W. Conley
WVInvestment funds & advisory $5.2M
Sep 26, 2019 Natalie Cochran
Daniels, WVInvestment funds & advisory $2.5M
Mar 19, 2008 Golden Summit Group
Ralph Gregory Gibbs
New Haven, WVTrading, forex & commodities $21M