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Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce

Headline from WSVN Miami, from the development of Sep 16, 2026

Newest development Sep 17, 2026 · 3 reportsAn Illegal Alien Ran a $35 Million Ponzi Scheme and Travis Kelce Was One of Its Victims

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The creator of a Texas-based investment company has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in a...

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    Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce

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    An Illegal Alien Ran a $35 Million Ponzi Scheme and Travis Kelce Was One of Its Victims

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  1. Just the News

    Travis Kelce is named in a Missouri court as a victim of a $35 million Ponzi scheme (opens Just the News)

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    The illegal migrant took in approximately $35 million, but only invested about $10 million. He used the rest to repay older investors and living a luxurious lifestyle with private jets and luxury hotels.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Kelce Named Fraud Victim; Operator Sentenced 11 Years (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was identified as a victim in Sid Jawahar’s $25 million investment fraud scheme and was linked to a Swiftarc fund in court records. Jawahar was sentenced to 11 years in prison, with prosecutors revealing he used new investor money to pay older investors and …

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Travis Kelce was among the victims of a man's multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on against the Denver Broncos during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

  4. Jezebel

    Whoops! Travis Kelce Fell for a Ponzi Scheme Called “Swiftarc” (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    All along there was some invisible string tying Kelce to a fraudulent investment firm.

  5. The Oregonian

    Travis Kelce reportedly targeted in staggering multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Kansas City Chiefs star was identified in federal court as one of the investors defrauded.

  6. New York Post

    Travis Kelce named victim in massive $35M Ponzi scheme as fraudster gets 11 years in prison (opens New York Post)

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    The NFL star was mentioned by prosecutors in a Missouri court as one of the people swindled by the mastermind of the scheme, Siddharth Jawahar.

  7. New York Post

    Travis Kelce named as victim in $35 million Ponzi scheme run by illegal immigrant (opens New York Post)

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    Travis Kelce has been tagged as a victim in a major Ponzi scheme by prosecutors in a Missouri court, per multiple reports.

  8. FOX 2 St. Louis

    $35M Ponzi scheme bilked Missouri investors, reportedly linked to Travis Kelce (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    A man convicted of operating a $35 million Ponzi scheme that targeted Missouri investors, reportedly including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has been sentenced too 11 years in federal prison.

  9. Union Leader

    Travis Kelce named a victim in $35M Ponzi scheme (opens Union Leader)

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    Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is among the victims of a Ponzi scheme that took in more than $35 million from unsuspecting investors, a Missouri prosecutor said.

  10. The Guardian

    Chiefs star Travis Kelce is named among victims of $35m Ponzi scheme (opens The Guardian)

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    Siddharth Jawahar gets 11 years in prison for fraud Prosecutors mention Kelce without further comment Several pro athletes said to have invested in Swiftarc firm Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is among the victims of a Ponzi scheme that took in more ⁠than $35m from unsuspecting investors,…

  11. Forbes

    Travis Kelce Named Victim In Fraudster’s Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme (opens Forbes)

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    The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was mentioned as a victim of ponzi schemer Siddharth Jawahar, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

  12. Not The Bee

    Travis Kelce named as victim of Ponzi scheme run by illegal alien from India (opens Not The Bee)

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    It can happen to the best of us, even Taylor Swift's husband.

  13. News Nation Now

    Travis Kelce reportedly a victim in long-running Ponzi scheme (opens News Nation Now)

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    It's been a busy summer for Kelce, who married pop star Taylor Swift in July and played his first game of the NFL season this week.

  14. Fortune

    Man sentenced in $35 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Travis Kelce: ‘He did this out of greed’ (opens Fortune)

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    He also asked to be married to his fiance while in prison.

  15. Inc.

    Travis Kelce Was Named a Victim in a $31 Million Fraud Scheme. His Fame May Explain Why (opens Inc.)

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    Experts explain why the football star was such an attractive target for this financial scam.

  16. Phl17

    $35M Ponzi scheme bilked investors, reportedly linked to Travis Kelce (opens Phl17)

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    A man convicted of operating a $35 million Ponzi scheme that targeted Missouri investors, reportedly including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has been sentenced too 11 years in federal prison.

  17. KARK Little Rock

    $35M Ponzi scheme defrauded investors, reportedly linked to Travis Kelce (opens KARK Little Rock)

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    A man convicted of operating a $35 million Ponzi scheme that targeted Missouri investors, reportedly including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has been sentenced too 11 years in federal prison.

  18. FOX8 WGHP

    $35 million Ponzi scheme bilked investors, reportedly linked to Travis Kelce (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    A man convicted of operating a $35 million Ponzi scheme that targeted Missouri investors, reportedly including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has been sentenced too 11 years in federal prison.

  19. WSVN Miami

    Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce (opens WSVN Miami)

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    ST. LOUIS (AP) — The creator of a Texas-based investment company has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in a...

  20. Money Talks News

    Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Named as Victim in Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme: Report (opens Money Talks News)

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    The alleged fraud used new investors' money to pay earlier ones, and the convicted operator now owes victims $31.35 million in restitution

  21. Fox News

    Travis Kelce among pro athletes defrauded by Ponzi scheme that funneled funds into one stock (opens Fox News)

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    Travis Kelce was named as a victim in a $35 million Ponzi scheme run by Texas fund manager Siddharth Jawahar, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

  22. Newsweek

    Travis Kelce Named Victim in Large Ponzi Scheme Raking in Millions: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Travis Kelce was identified in federal court as one of at least 64 victims of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme.

  23. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Man sentenced in St. Louis for $36M Ponzi scheme that included Travis Kelce (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Plus: O'Connell's Pub to close

  24. BizPac Review

    Travis Kelce named victim in massive Ponzi scheme concocted by illegal alien (opens BizPac Review)

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    It happens to the best and richest of us. NFL tight end Travis Kelce, husband of pop/country star Taylor Swift, was named as a victim in a […]

  25. Blaze Media

    Travis Kelce duped by Indian illegal immigrant in massive Ponzi scheme (opens Blaze Media)

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    Bud Light, Pfizer, and ... Philip Morris Pakistan? NFL tight end Travis Kelce has been involved with all three of these companies, but only the last one was part of a massive fraud scheme conducted by an illegal immigrant. 'An extravagant lifestyle that included travel on private jets.

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