Las Vegas Scammer Sentenced to 280 Years | Las Vegas News

Brent Kovar, founder of Profit Connect, just got convicted in Las Vegas for swindling over 400 investors out of $24 million with a flashy crypto scheme that promised 15-30% returns and even a 100% money-back guarantee — all while hiding the fact that the company had no real profits, crypto reserves, or ability to pay. Prosecutors say he used investor cash to fund his lifestyle, including a new house, while the whole operation was a fraud. After a nine-day trial, he’s facing up to 280 years in prison — a stark warning that when it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2111fb9f88ea1acd