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Real Estate Influencer Sentenced for $23M Ponzi Scheme

4/16/2026

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Tyler Bossetti, a 31-year-old real estate influencer from Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
He pleaded guilty to tax and wire fraud in the 'Boss Lifestyle' program, which raised $23 million and caused losses of $11 million.
Bossetti misled investors with risk-free-return claims and diverted funds for personal use, including luxury expenses.
Bossetti must pay $12.5 million in restitution.

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Tyler Bossetti, a 31-year-old real estate influencer from Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
He pleaded guilty to tax and wire fraud in the 'Boss Lifestyle' program, which raised $23 million and caused losses of $11 million.
Bossetti misled investors with risk-free-return claims and diverted funds for personal use, including luxury expenses.
Bossetti must pay $12.5 million in restitution.