In this Layman’s Law School podcast, Georgia lawyers break down shocking romance scams—from a bank CEO who lost $47 MILLION to a crypto “pig butchering” scheme to a couple who convinced a victim to buy them a mansion and luxury car.
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In this episode of Criminal Law 201: “Catfished & Cleaned Out,” we unpack two unbelievable real-life romance scam cases:
💰 A Kansas bank CEO who wired $47.1 million in eight weeks after falling for a crypto “pig butchering” scam
🏠 A Houston couple who convinced a victim to buy them a luxury car and rent them a mansion
⚖️ The federal charges they faced — including wire fraud, conspiracy, money laundering, and embezzlement
📚 Why these cases almost always land in federal court
🚩 The red flags of romance scams — and how to protect yourself or someone you love
Even smart, successful professionals can fall victim. These scammers are sophisticated, organized, and often operating internationally. We break down the law, the sentencing, and what this means for victims — especially here in Georgia, where romance scam losses continue to rise.
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