Christopher Burns, 40, who was last seen over two years ago by his ex-wife and children, defrauded dozens of investors out of millions, according to a press release published this month by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
On April 11, a federal grand jury in Atlanta charged Burns with 10 counts of wire fraud, two counts of mail fraud, and four counts of money laundering.
Through several companies he owned, Burns promised high returns to investors with “little to no risk,” saying their investments would be used to fund startup businesses, stated U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan.
Yet, Burns reportedly used their funds to pay for his lavish lifestyle, including a $1 million-dollar house, a boat, and an “obsession” with Disney vacations.
An investigative report noted Burns took his family on multiple annual trips to Disney World—including “$8,000 a day” VIP tours—and several Disney-themed cruises. His eldest son, Philip, called his dad “a Disney adult” and said memories of their trips have been tainted.
“I still feel awful,” said Philip. “Just me f—ing around at Magic Kingdom was (funded) by other people’s funds.”
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