US Citizen Deported from Fiji Over Alleged $165 Million Ponzi Scheme

A United States citizen facing federal fraud and money laundering charges over an alleged US$165 million Ponzi scheme has been deported from Fiji to the United States.

The U.S. Embassy Suva confirmed that Edward Zimbardi was deported on August 14 following cooperation between Fiji's Ministry of Immigration, Fiji Police Force and several United States law enforcement agencies.

According to the Embassy, Zimbardi faces federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme that reportedly victimised thousands of people.

The operation involved the U.S. Embassy Suva's Diplomatic Security Service, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of International Affairs and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Embassy said the deportation followed a years-long investigation involving both United States and international authorities.

The U.S. Embassy commended Fiji's Ministry of Immigration and Fiji Police Force for what it described as their “speed and proficiency” in handling the case.

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