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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Texas fraudster posing as Army Delta Force vet defrauded 32 victims out of $12M by offering protection from fake drug cartel
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Texas fraudster posing as Army Delta Force vet defrauded 32 victims out of $12M by offering protection from fake drug cartel

Last updated: December 10, 2024 2:01 am
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A recent case in Texas has shed light on the lengths some individuals will go to in order to deceive and defraud innocent victims. Kota Youngblood, a 52-year-old man from Manor, Texas, was recently sentenced to 40 years in prison for a scheme that involved convincing 32 people to hand over more than $12 million under false pretenses.

Youngblood, who also goes by the alias Saint Jovite Youngblood, posed as a highly trained special operations veteran, claiming to have served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and Delta Force. Despite FBI investigators finding no military service records to support his claims, Youngblood managed to convince his victims that he had the skills and connections to protect them from a supposed threat posed by a Mexican drug cartel.

Using intermediaries to conceal his activities, Youngblood targeted individuals, including some from his son’s hockey team, and convinced them that they and their loved ones were in danger. He claimed that his ex-wife was involved with a drug cartel and was plotting to have him killed in order to cash in on a life insurance policy. To protect themselves, victims were asked to provide large sums of money, which Youngblood promised would be repaid with a significant return on investment.

However, investigators later discovered that Youngblood had squandered most of the money in gambling sprees in Las Vegas, leaving his victims financially devastated. The con artist’s elaborate scheme eventually unraveled when one victim, who had not received his promised returns, began working with the FBI to expose Youngblood’s fraudulent activities.

Youngblood was arrested at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and subsequently convicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. In addition to his 40-year prison sentence, he was ordered to pay full restitution to his victims.

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The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of exercising caution and due diligence when approached with offers that seem too good to be true. It also highlights the dedication and investigative efforts of law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, in bringing perpetrators of financial fraud to justice.

The sentencing of Kota Youngblood sends a strong message that such deceptive and harmful schemes will not be tolerated, and that those who seek to exploit and defraud others will face severe consequences. Let this case serve as a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in similar criminal activities, and a reminder to potential victims to remain vigilant and wary of promises that sound too good to be true.

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