The Aporia · Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce

Siddharth Jawahar, aged 38 and the creator of a Texas-based investment firm, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 64 victims, including NFL player Travis Kelce. The court ordered Jawahar to pay $31.35 million in restitution to the victims.

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Siddharth Jawahar, the 38-year-old founder of Swiftarc Capital LLC based in Texas, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for running a $35 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded around 64 investors, including NFL star Travis Kelce. The fraud began in 2015 when Jawahar took all client funds and invested them solely in Philip Morris Pakistan (PMP). When PMP's value declined, he lied to investors about their returns and used new investments to pay earlier ones, also funding his lavish lifestyle. Prosecutors say Kelce is one of many high-profile victims, but the specifics of his investment remain undisclosed. Jawahar was ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution to his victims.

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“Both articles describe the sentencing of Siddharth Jawahar for a $35 million Ponzi scheme and mention Travis Kelce as one of the victims, occurring on the same day.”

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“Both articles describe the sentencing of Siddharth Jawahar for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme that affected Travis Kelce and other victims, occurring on the same day with similar details.”

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“Both articles describe the sentencing of Siddharth Jawahar for a Ponzi scheme that defrauded Travis Kelce and others, with identical details about the date, location, and restitution amount.”

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The creator of a Texas-based investment company has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say bilked 64 victims, including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

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Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce · assertive framing

The creator of a Texas-based investment company has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say bilked 64 victims, including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. asserted

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U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone sentenced Siddharth Jawahar, 38, on Tuesday and ordered him to pay $31.35 million in restitution to victims. asserted

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Jawahar’s attorney did not immediately respond to a voicemail requesting comment. asserted

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Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce

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