Politics & Government

Victims of Alleged Ponzi Scheme Left Frustrated, Mad

Class action lawsuit would require 30 percent of winnings to go to attorneys fees

Multiple media outlets reported that 100s of people turned out to an investors meeting for Atlantic Bullion and Coin on Monday night in Anderson County.

Victims of an alleged ponzi scheme met to discuss pursuing possible legal action against a former Anderson County councilman, Ron Wilson.

Wilson allegedly bilked investors out of more than $70 million dollars and is under investigation, according to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.

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"I'm very disappointed, upset, stressed out and I don't expect to get one cent back," Sweezy said in the story.

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