Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

First reported August 18, 2026 by Cointelegraph · covered by 3 sources

Alleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind faces US charges after Fiji deportation

Prosecutors allege Edward Zimbardi collected crypto from thousands of investors, lost over $34 million on currency trades and spent at least $10 million personally.

Fiji

Aug 18, 2026 · byCointelegraph

Crypto Ponzi suspect faces 25 charges after deportation

Edward Zimbardi faces 25 U.S. fraud and money laundering charges after Fiji deported him over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.

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Aug 18, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Alleged $165M Crypto Ponzi Mastermind Deported From Fiji to US

Edward Zimbardi allegedly lured thousands of investors into "The Crypto Program" with promises of 25% monthly returns before fleeing to Fiji.

Fiji

Aug 19, 2026 · byDecrypt