Michael Force must surrender $1.9 million in cash and assets following a federal court's approval of a $54 million judgment against him. The judgment stems from his operation of Digital Altitude, a scheme accused of defrauding consumers of $14 million.

The Federal Trade Commission initiated legal action against Force and Digital Altitude last year. Prosecutors alleged the company sold fraudulent business coaching and investment opportunities. A federal judge has since ordered the operation's closure and permanently prohibited Force from participating in similar ventures.

Under the settlement, Force is required to pay $1.9 million immediately. This payment includes funds from his CitiBank and Wells Fargo accounts, totaling $49,800. It also incorporates approximately $2 million already secured by a court-appointed receiver. Several vehicles, including a 2018 Jeep, two 2017 Zero motorcycles, and a 2016 Ducati, are also part of the asset forfeiture. The remaining portion of the $54 million judgment is waived due to Force's declared financial status.

Force faces significant restrictions for the next two decades. He must inform any potential business partner of the FTC settlement before engaging in joint ventures. For 20 years, he must submit annual compliance reports detailing his business activities, contacts, and financial records. The FTC retains the right to audit his financial records for up to five years per record, for a cumulative period of two decades.

Other individuals involved in the scheme have reached similar agreements. Mary Dee, Alan Moore, and Thermography For Life have agreed to identical $54 million settlements. These settlements include asset seizures, operational bans, and long-term reporting mandates. Earlier resolutions were finalized last year with Sean Brown, Morgan Johnson, and The Upside LLC.

A default judgment was entered against Digital Altitude and associated corporate defendants on March 6th. This action concluded the FTC's litigation against the company, which failed to present a legal defense.

A court-appointed receiver is managing the process of processing claims from individuals who lost money in the scheme. The FTC has not provided an update on the receivership's progress since October of last year. The receiver's primary responsibility is to distribute any recovered funds to victims.

Digital Altitude targeted aspiring entrepreneurs with promises of rapid financial success through online marketing training. Customers paid substantial sums for courses and coaching that offered minimal practical value. Force and his associates profited significantly while leaving participants financially depleted.

The FTC's aggressive pursuit of operators who target vulnerable individuals with fraudulent business opportunities is evident in this case. Federal authorities possess the power to seize assets, prohibit future business operations, and impose substantial financial penalties. Court oversight in cases like Force's can extend for decades, preventing fraudsters from relaunching similar schemes.