United StatesFilm financier Jason Cloth, known for financing films such as 'Joker' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', has been indicted on wire fraud charges related to a $100 million Ponzi scheme. The indictment, unsealed in Chicago, alleges that Cloth misled investors by claiming funds would be used for film or video game projects, while using the money for unrelated ventures like real estate. He is accused of operating a Canada-based company, Creative Wealth Media Finance Corp., and defrauding at least one Illinois-based investment adviser and their clients. Cloth faces seven counts of wire fraud, potentially leading to up to 20 years in prison, and is required to forfeit over $12 million. This follows multiple prior lawsuits and an ongoing investigation by the Ontario Securities Commission, which alleges $500 million was raised and $70 million diverted.
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