Ze’Shawn Stanley Campbell, 35, pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering, federal authorities said.
The Irvine man’s claims were numerous: He was a Navy SEAL, owned McDonald’s franchises, ran a chain of gyms, and was a successful businessman and investor, he said.
One victim gave him a check for $61,452 after he promised to invest the money in bitcoin on her behalf, the agreement stated. According to the plea agreement, Campbell also ran a wire fraud scheme from April 2014 to January 2018.Fifty-six people were arrested Friday in connection with an alleged $5-million stolen check scheme targeting hundreds of Californians.
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