A significant amount of money was used to keep a scheme going, with at least $2.2 million involved. This was used to repay people who had invested, in an effort to maintain the illusion of a legitimate operation. The scheme in question was related to real estate and was found to be fraudulent.

A large number of people were affected, with more than 40 investors caught up in the scam. The person responsible was from California.

Further details about the case are available from the original source, for those seeking more information about the events that unfolded.