Allegations that Adam Iza, the founder of the crypto trading platform Zort, was involved in fraud schemes by taking bribes from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) have come to the fore.
Allegations and Background of the Incident
Obtained court documents show that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) accused Adam Iza of soliciting money and property from victims in Los Angeles and other areas.
FBI Special Agent Barbara Johnson alleges that Iza fraudulently obtained millions of dollars, failed to report his wealth to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to three LASD deputies for criminal operations.
“The FBI accused Iza and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies of soliciting money and property from victims in L.A. and elsewhere, extorting payments for illegal acts, conducting illegal searches and arrests to intimidate victims, and fraudulently obtaining Iza with tens of millions of dollars.” He is investigating tax evasion by assistants.” –Barbara Johnson
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Iza concealed his wealth through shell companies and used the funds for personal expenses such as luxury vehicles, rent for a mansion in Bel Air, and plastic surgeries. It was determined that he did not pay taxes by hiding tens of millions of dollars of income between 2020 and 2022.
According to reports from the Los Angeles Times, Iza denied the charges and pleaded not guilty earlier this month. The FBI’s investigation involves a large-scale operation involving known and unknown deputies from the LA Sheriff’s Department.
Research shows that Iza carries out systematic frauds against many people using the crypto platform. This could stand out as an important case study as debates about security and regulations in the crypto industry continue.
Many of the victims have lost their investments and suffered serious financial losses through Iza’s platform. The FBI emphasizes that stricter measures must be taken to prevent such incidents.
While the crypto industry is growing rapidly, unethical behavior of some actors can harm the overall credibility of the industry. The outcome of the investigation is expected to have significant impacts on the crypto market.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that crypto currencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should carry out their transactions in line with their own research.
