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Hollywood Financier Jason Cloth Indicted in $100M Wire Fraud Scheme
business3 months ago

Hollywood Financier Jason Cloth Indicted in $100M Wire Fraud Scheme

Jason Cloth, a prominent film financier with credits on 'Joker' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' has been indicted on seven counts of wire fraud. Federal prosecutors allege he defrauded investors of over $100 million through his company, Creative Wealth Media, by diverting funds to personal ventures and repaying earlier investors. Cloth faces up to 20 years in prison per count and a forfeiture of at least $12.25 million.

Hollywood Financier Jason Cloth Indicted in Chicago for $100M Wire Fraud Scheme
crime-and-justice3 months ago

Hollywood Financier Jason Cloth Indicted in Chicago for $100M Wire Fraud Scheme

Hollywood producer Jason Cloth has been indicted in Chicago on seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of over $100 million. Federal prosecutors allege that from 2019 to 2026, Cloth used his Toronto-based firm, Creative Wealth Media Finance Corp., to solicit funds for film and gaming projects but instead diverted the money to a Canadian real estate venture and to repay earlier investors in a Ponzi scheme. Cloth, who holds executive producer credits on 'Joker' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' was arrested in Los Angeles and faces up to 140 years in prison if convicted on all counts. The indictment seeks the forfeiture of at least $12.25 million, while the FBI has launched a campaign to identify additional victims.

Hollywood Financier Jason Cloth Indicted in $100M Fraud Scheme
legal-and-business3 months ago

Hollywood Financier Jason Cloth Indicted in $100M Fraud Scheme

Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on major films like 'Joker' and 'Babylon,' has been indicted in Chicago on seven counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated a $100 million Ponzi scheme by diverting funds meant for film and gaming projects to repay earlier investors and fund a Canadian real estate venture. Cloth was arrested in Los Angeles and faces up to 140 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

Hollywood Producer Jason Cloth Arrested in Chicago for Alleged $100M Ponzi Scheme
legal-and-entertainment3 months ago

Hollywood Producer Jason Cloth Arrested in Chicago for Alleged $100M Ponzi Scheme

Federal prosecutors have indicted Jason Cloth, a 60-year-old film producer known for credits on 'Joker' and 'Longlegs,' on seven counts of wire fraud. Cloth, who operated Creative Wealth Media Finance Corp. from Canada, is accused of defrauding investors of over $100 million between 2019 and 2026. He was arrested in Los Angeles after a grand jury unsealed the indictment in Chicago. Prosecutors allege he used a Ponzi scheme structure, diverting funds to a Canadian real estate project and repaying earlier investors with new capital. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and the government seeks forfeiture of at least $12.25 million.