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San Francisco-based gaming founder convicted of operating fraudulent crypto trading fund
Dillman faces a maximum penalty of 20 years and a $250,000 fine for each count of conviction, according to the DOJ.
A San Francisco entrepreneur with a background in gaming was found guilty of running a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading fund.
Legal outcome
The Department of Justice reported that the defendant, identified as Dillman, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for each conviction count, along with a fine of $250,000 per count.
Charges and penalties
- Operation of a deceptive crypto trading fund
- Potential imprisonment up to 20 years per count
- Potential fines up to $250,000 per count
Implications
The case underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto investment schemes and highlights the risks associated with unregistered trading operations.
Source & attribution
News Source
- Publisher
- The Block
- Original date
- August 25, 2026, 2:08 AM
- Original headline
- San Francisco-based gaming founder convicted of operating fraudulent crypto trading fund