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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mike Bedigan

YOU WONT BELIEVE: British man charged with running 100m wine ponzi scheme - What They Never Told You

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A British man has been charged with running a Ponzi scheme which defrauded investors out of almost $100m over fine wines.

Stephen Burton, 58, was arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn on Saturday morning before US Magistrate Judge Taryn A Merkl.

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