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CEO Pleads Guilty to Fabricating Complaints Against Nightclub

4/16/2026

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Aldo d’Aponte, CEO of Arbitrage Group Properties, pleaded guilty to making false statements to oppose the reopening of Heaven nightclub in London.
He generated letters from non-existent complainants using artificial intelligence.
Heaven nightclub’s license was suspended after a rape allegation against a security guard who was later found not guilty.
D’Aponte received a 12-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay costs.

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Aldo d’Aponte, CEO of Arbitrage Group Properties, pleaded guilty to making false statements to oppose the reopening of Heaven nightclub in London.
He generated letters from non-existent complainants using artificial intelligence.
Heaven nightclub’s license was suspended after a rape allegation against a security guard who was later found not guilty.
D’Aponte received a 12-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay costs.