David Carmona, the mastermind behind the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme IcomTech, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The scheme defrauded victims of around $8.4 million.
According to an Oct. 4 statement from U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, Carmona and IcomTech took advantage of working-class people by promising them financial freedom in exchange for their money. Carmona claimed that the funds would be invested in cryptocurrency trading and mining activities, with profits doubling every six months. However, none of these promises were true.
“In reality, IcomTech was doing none of what it promised. It was all a lie. When the scheme fell apart, victims were left with nothing,” Williams said. “Carmona’s days of scamming honest people are over, and he now faces serious prison time.”
In addition to his 10-year sentence, Carmona was ordered to serve three years of supervised release.
The IcomTech Ponzi scheme, which ran from mid-2018 to the end of 2019, saw Carmona and his team of promoters travel across the U.S. and abroad, hosting extravagant events designed to attract investors. They arrived in luxury cars and wore expensive clothing to create an illusion of wealth, convincing attendees they too could achieve financial success by investing.
Soon, however, victims began noticing issues. They were unable to withdraw the profits shown in their online accounts and were frequently met with excuses, delays, or hidden fees from IcomTech. As complaints grew, the company introduced a token called “Icoms,” falsely claiming it could be used for payments with businesses. But the token was essentially worthless, and IcomTech collapsed in 2019, leaving investors with nothing.
Carmona’s sentencing marks the end of his fraudulent activities, but for many victims, the financial damage has already been done.
Summary Review: David Carmona’s sentencing to 10 years in prison brings a measure of justice to the victims of the IcomTech Ponzi scheme. Carmona exploited the hopes of working-class investors by promising quick profits through cryptocurrency investments, but in reality, he deceived them, leaving many with significant financial losses. The downfall of IcomTech, alongside the collapse of its worthless token, “Icoms,” highlights the risks of such fraudulent schemes. Carmona’s case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of trusting get–rich–quick promises, especially in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency.
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