Beef investors in Uruguay defrauded of $300 million in Ponzi schemes

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-20 11:40:00

A major fraud case in Uruguay has left nearly 6,000 investors missing about $300 million after investing in cattle ventures that turned out to be Ponzi schemes. The companies involved, including Conexion Ganadera, Republica Ganadera, and Grupo Larrarte, have gone into receivership. The scandal has caused social crisis, impacting middle-class investors who trusted the companies’ promises of high returns. The situation has led to calls for greater regulation in the sector to protect investors. Investigations are ongoing, and the future of the companies remains uncertain as creditors and lawyers work towards a resolution.



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