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PGI case: FBI update followed Palafox's 20-year sentence
The later record reports flight before prison reporting, illustrating why a sentence is not proof of present custody.
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Investment schemes · Source record: Apr 6, 2026 · Checked: Oct 23, 2026
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DOJ reported Ramil Palafox's 20-year sentence in February 2026 for the PGI scheme, distinguishing over $201 million invested from at least $62.69 million in losses.
Supporting excerpt: Praetorian Group International CEO sentenced to 20 years in prison for $200M bitcoin Ponzi scheme
losses totaling at least $62,692,007
Praetorian Group International CEO sentenced to 20 years in prison for $200M bitcoin Ponzi scheme ↗ - Source reported
The FBI's later update says Palafox removed his GPS monitor and fled on April 6, 2026 instead of reporting to prison, and that a warrant was issued.
Supporting excerpt: Updates in the Prosecution of Ramil Ventura Palafox Relating to the Operation of Praetorian Group International (PGI)
Palafox removed his GPS monitor and fled instead of reporting to prison
Updates in the Prosecution of Ramil Ventura Palafox Relating to the Operation of Praetorian Group International (PGI) ↗
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