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INQUIRY JX-DOJ-PR-20260817-331368261Opened AUG 21 2026Quick look

Florida Man Indicted for Allegedly Swindling Victims From Illinois in Fraudulent Investment Scheme

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Crime

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Place
Illinois

"MAKAIO’ KEKOA falsely informed victim investors, including four individuals residing in the Northern District of Illinois, that he had the ability to invest their money in short-term, high-yield investment opportunities, when, in reality, Kekoa knew that no such investment opportunities existed, according to an indictment returned in U.S."

Status
Sentenced

"Sentencing Guidelines and must also order restitution to the victims. kekoa_indictment.pdf"

Sentencing Guidelines and must also order restitution to the victims. kekoa_indictment.pdf

"Sentencing Guidelines and must also order restitution to the victims. kekoa_indictment.pdf"

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Amounts
$180,000 Loss

"From 2019 to 2022, Kekoa allegedly caused the victim investors to incur cumulative losses of at least $180,000."