Back in July the USFIA Receiver
estimated
that the Ponzi scheme took in $164 million.

This was a huge increase from the
$32 million the SEC estimated
when they shut down the scheme.

In his fourth interim report, filed on September 2nd, the Receiver now estimates USFIA took in 
at least
$180 million.

Forensic accounting on USFIA’s “disorganized” records continues, with the Receiver reporting he expects it will be completed by September 30th.

At that point we’ll hopefully know the exact number of investors USFIA ripped off and exactly how much.

Other than that, there’s not much new information to report on in the Receiver’s latest filing.

USFIA’s Arcadia headquarters will likely be sold off soon, with the Receiver currently determining the value of the property

the Hills Garden Hotel in San Bernardino, purchased by USFIA in August, 2015, is now “marginally profitable” and will also be sold off soon

a “marginally profitable” 36-unit apartment building owned by USFIA in Alhambra has been recommended for sale

an unoccupied mansion in Bradbury, referred to as the “Clubhouse” and used by USFIA for “fundraising and investor relations”, has been recommended for sale

“eviction actions” have been taken against non-rent paying tenants living in a single family home and condo owned by USFIA in Arcadia

approximately 860 acres of vacant land near Moreno Valley owned by USFIA has been recommended for sale

$76,120 was recovered from the sale of Steve Chen’s Mercedes S550 after it was recovered from Jan’s Towing

Finally, the Receiver has also identified several other single family homes purchased with funds from the Receivership Entities and vested in other individuals or entities, including Defendant Steve Chen.

The Receiver is in contact with Mr. Chen’s counsel and the other title holders in an attempt to recover the properties without litigation, but will seek authority to file fraudulent transfer actions if the issues are not consensually resolved in the near future.

The Receiver’s report doesn’t have any information for victims regarding a claims process. Hopefully we’ll hear something about it after forensic accounting is completed on or around September 30th.

The Receiver’s Fourth Interim Report can be viewed over at the USFIA Receivership website.

🤖 Quick Answer

What is the latest estimate of the USFIA Ponzi scheme losses?
The Receiver's fourth interim report, filed on September 2nd, estimates that USFIA's Ponzi scheme accumulated at least $180 million. This represents a significant increase from the $164 million estimated in July and substantially higher than the $32 million initially estimated by the SEC when the scheme was shut down.

When will forensic accounting of USFIA's records be completed?
Forensic accounting of USFIA's disorganized financial records is expected to be completed by September 30th. Upon completion, investigators should have precise figures regarding the total number of defrauded investors and the exact amount misappropriated through the scheme.

What is planned for USFIA's Arcadia headquarters?
USFIA's Arcadia headquarters property will likely be sold in the near future. The Receiver is currently

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