FBI arrests man in alleged $165M crypto Ponzi scheme
Edward Zimbardi, 59, of Georgia was arrested by FBI agents at LAX on August 14, 2026, after Fijian officials deported him over the alleged $165 million "The Crypto Program" Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say defrauded at least 6,000 investors worldwide. He faces 12 counts of wire fraud, 12 counts of money laundering and one count of money laundering conspiracy, and is presumed innocent until proven at trial.



















