Rodney Burton faces 11 federal charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering linked to the $1.8 billion HyperFund scam. His promotion of the scheme lasted from June 2020 to May 2024, during which he misappropriated funds for personal luxury.
Brenda Chunga, a co-defendant, has pleaded guilty, while the co-founder Sam Lee is still at large. If convicted on all charges, Burton could face a lengthy prison sentence, highlighting the serious repercussions of involvement in crypto fraud.
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