Man Who Extorted His Financial Advisor Loses U.S. Citizenship

News April 14, 2026 at 02:27 PM
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  • The Italian-born man held the advisor at gunpoint after discovering he was running a Ponzi scheme with his money, according to the Justice Department.
  • He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit extortion and served prison time.
  • Officials say he lied about his crimes when he was naturalized.
  • The advisor cited in the case wasn't identified.
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