Efrain Betancourt, Jr., 36, a Colombian citizen, was arrested on Nov. 14, upon entering the United States and charged in South Florida federal court with leading a $66 million Ponzi scheme disguised as a payday loan company, Sky Group USA, LLC (Sky Group).
My guess is that the do, but their greed makes them hold on too long to exercise it. Its not like there’s a formula or measure when your Ponzi scheme is about to get exposed. For many I imagine the first time they learn they’re at risk, the evidence is already in the hands of prosecutors and your passport has been seized.