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Movie producer behind 'Joker,' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' indicted in alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Daniel Miller , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the indictment and alleged scheme are available from KTVU FOX 2 News.
A Hollywood film financier has been indicted by a grand jury. The individual is behind notable movies such as 'Joker' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'. The indictment alleges the financier solicited money from investors for unspecified purposes.
Instead of using the funds as intended, the money was allegedly used to pay for personal ventures. Further details on the indictment and alleged scheme are available from KTVU FOX 2 News. The case involves a significant amount of money, reportedly $100 million.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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