Chicago area businessman, partner accused of defrauding investors out of millions

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Chicago area businessman, partner accused of defrauding investors out of millions
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Chicago area businessman, partner accused of defrauding investors

CHICAGO -- Some clients of a Chicago area businessman and his partner thought they were investing their savings in a clean energy hydrogen plant.But that plant never even existed – and the clients now say the pair stole millions from them. They have filed a class-action lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court.Businessman Paul Croft and his partner, J.D. Frost, took self-promotion to a new level on social media – with podcast, TikToks, and a YouTube show called 'The Rhino Zone.

'Of which about $46 million went into their own pockets,' Loftus said. 'Instead, the money went to pay off their creditors and buy Ferraris.'Loftus said the money went to pay for Croft's incredible car collection, and Frost's $27,000-per-month American Express bill.

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