California business owner arraigned on fraud charges in Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A California business owner made his first court appearance in Urbana on Thursday to face federal charges that accuse him of ...

June 3, 2023
5:58 AM

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A California business owner made his first court appearance in Urbana on Thursday to face federal charges that accuse him of defrauding Central Illinois investors out of millions of dollars. Brett Bartlett, 37 of Fountain Valley, Calif., was arraigned on charges wire fraud, mail fraud, securities fraud and money laundering during his court appearance. He pleaded not guilty and was released from custody on conditions of bond. Bartlett was indicted earlier this month by a grand jury .

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