AirBit Club co-founder Gutemberg Dos Santos was extradited from Panama on November 25th.

The extradition was part of the DOJ’s AirBit Club criminal case, which also names Renato Rodriguez as a co-conspirator.

Dos Santos and Rodriguez launched the
AirBit Club
Ponzi scheme in 2016.

Rodriguez and Dos Santos were
indicted
earlier this year. The DOJ alleges the pair stole “at least $20 million” from AirBit Club victims.

As revealed by the DOJ In a
November 30th press-release
, Dos Santos has dual-citizenship with Brazil and the US.

DOS SANTOS was arrested on August 18, 2020, in Panama City, Panama.

Acting United States Attorney Audrey Strauss said:

“As alleged, Gutemberg Dos Santos played a key role in an international investment scam that promised extraordinary rates of return on phantom investments in cryptocurrencies, defrauding victims of tens of millions of dollars.

Thanks to HSI, Dos Santos is now in U.S. custody.”

HSI Special Agent in Charge Peter C. Fitzhugh said:

“The extradition of Dos Santos reflects the determination of agents from HSI New York’s El Dorado Financial Crimes Task Force to dismantle global criminal organizations, wherever the investigation takes us.

Utilizing our broad authorities and network of law enforcement partners, HSI will continue to hunt those who allegedly prey upon innocent citizens for financial gain.”

Stay tuned for updates as we continue to track the case.

🤖 Quick Answer

Who is Gutemberg Dos Santos and why was he extradited to the United States?
Gutemberg Dos Santos, co-founder of AirBit Club, was extradited from Panama to the US on November 25th to face criminal charges. The DOJ alleges he and co-conspirator Renato Rodriguez orchestrated a Ponzi scheme starting in 2016, defrauding victims of at least $20 million through promises of extraordinary investment returns.

What is the AirBit Club case about?
AirBit Club was an international investment fraud scheme launched in 2016 by Dos Santos and Rodriguez. The operation promised exceptional returns on investments but functioned as a Ponzi scheme, ultimately defrauding multiple victims. Both perpetrators were indicted and faced federal criminal charges for their roles in the scam.

**What is Gutemberg Dos Santos'

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