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NASA Scientist Frauds Victims | London News
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An 86-year-old former NASA scientist, John Burford, pulled off a shocking scam, stealing a million pounds from over a hundred victims through fake investment schemes—then pocketing it to fund his own lavish lifestyle. The Financial Conduct Authority stepped in, securing a court order to seize his assets and recover over £655,000. Thanks to this action, nearly all of the stolen money—about 99%—will be returned to victims, sending a powerful message: fraud won’t go unpunished, and regulators are determined to make things right.
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