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Movie producer behind 'Joker,' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' indicted in alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Daniel Miller , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the alleged scheme are available from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A Hollywood film financier has been indicted by a grand jury in an alleged Ponzi scheme. The financier is behind notable movies such as 'Joker' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'. The indictment alleges that the financier solicited money from investors for unspecified purposes.
Instead of using the funds as intended, the financier allegedly used the money to pay for personal ventures. Further details about the alleged scheme are available from FOX 11 Los Angeles . The indictment reportedly involves $100 million, but additional information about the case has not been provided in the initial report.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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