CryptoSlate August 26, 2026

Profit Connect owner convicted over $24M AI crypto fraud scheme

Profit Connect owner convicted over $24M AI crypto fraud scheme

A federal jury found Brent Kovar guilty on 15 counts after prosecutors said false guarantees and nonexistent reserves drew at least 400 investors.

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