54-year-old Richard Zeitlin from Las Vegas pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, fraudulently raising tens of millions for supposed charities while misappropriating funds.

Richard Zeitlin, 54, from Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a Manhattan federal court. Between 2017 and 2020, he misled donors into giving tens of millions to what they thought were charities, while up to 90% of the funds went to his companies or political action committees. He faces a recommended prison sentence of 10 to 13 years and will forfeit $8.9 million, with sentencing scheduled for December 10.

September 10, 2024
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