Film Producer Jason Cloth Indicted on Seven Wire-Fraud Counts

Film Producer Jason Cloth Indicted on Seven Wire-Fraud Counts

Canadian film producer Jason Cloth was indicted on seven wire-fraud counts in the United States, and prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of more than $12 million, according to federal authorities. The charges follow earlier reports that Cloth, known for credits such as Joker and Longlegs, allegedly ran a $100 million Ponzi-style scheme, diverting investor money intended for film and TV projects.

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29 juillet 2026
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Producer Jason Cloth Indicted Over Alleged $100 Million Ponzi Scheme
Producer Jason Cloth Indicted Over Alleged $100 Million Ponzi Scheme

The Hollywood Reporter • 29 juil. 20h39

Canadian producer Jason Cloth was indicted on seven wire-fraud counts for allegedly misusing more than $100 million raised for film and TV projects, with prosecutors seeking forfeiture of over $12 million.

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'Joker' & 'Longlegs' Producer Jason Cloth Charged In $100 Million Ponzi Scheme
'Joker' & 'Longlegs' Producer Jason Cloth Charged In $100 Million Ponzi Scheme

Deadline • 29 juil. 20h02

Producer Jason Cloth, known for credits such as Joker and Longlegs, was indicted on multiple fraud counts for allegedly running a $100 million Ponzi scheme.

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'Joker' producer indicted for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $100 million, DOJ says
'Joker' producer indicted for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $100 million, DOJ says

ABC7 Los Angeles • 29 juil. 19h29

Federal prosecutors in Illinois indicted Beverly Hills-based film producer Jason Cloth on seven wire-fraud counts, alleging he misled investors and misappropriated more than $100 million.

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Jason Cloth Indicted in Alleged $100 Million Ponzi Scheme
Jason Cloth Indicted in Alleged $100 Million Ponzi Scheme

Variety • 29 juil. 19h05

Veteran producer Jason Cloth was arrested in Los Angeles after a Chicago grand jury charged him with seven counts of wire fraud tied to a purported $100 million Ponzi-type operation involving film and gaming investments.

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Hollywood producer Jason Cloth arrested for alleged $100M Ponzi scheme
Hollywood producer Jason Cloth arrested for alleged $100M Ponzi scheme

New York Post • 29 juil. 17h04

Canadian film financier Jason Cloth was arrested in Los Angeles on seven wire-fraud counts tied to a purported $100 million investment fraud involving movie and television projects.

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