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Travis Ford Admits Guilt in $9M Fraud Case

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

Travis Ford, the co-founder of Wolf Capital, has admitted guilt in defrauding investors of $9 million. The case is being adjudicated in a federal court in Oklahoma.

Case Details

Court documents reveal that from January to September 2023, Ford solicited investments from 2,800 investors both domestically and internationally. He has pled guilty to wire fraud charges.

DoJ Statement

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Ford promised investment returns of 1-2% per day, equating to approximately 547% annually. He has admitted he did not believe these returns were consistently achievable.

Ford presented himself as capable of providing high returns, admitting this was impossible.

Legal Consequences

Prosecutors indicate Ford has pled guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

The case highlights the importance of regulatory oversight in investment activities and the need to protect investor rights by adhering to financial laws.

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