Hinsdale Accountant Sultan Issa Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $77 Million, Sentenced To 16 Years
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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A former Hinsdale accountant has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a ponzi scheme.
Sultan Issa, 47, pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $77 million from several financial institutions and individuals.
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He promised to invest their money in legitimate opportunities, but he instead bought himself houses, cars, yachts and private jets.
In addition to time behind bars, a judge ordered Issa to pay more than $72 million in restitution.
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