Federal RICO Lawsuit Accuses Florida-Based Family Office of Running Elaborate Advance-Fee Scam Involving Fake Credit Lines

A federal RICO lawsuit filed in Florida accuses Justin Godur and his father, Morris Jaime Godur, of operating an elaborate advance-fee scam through entities like Capital Max Group LLC. Investor Kristopher Mullins alleges he was defrauded of nearly $500,000 through promises of substantial credit facilities that never materialized. The Godurs allegedly presented themselves as a successful family office, leveraging a fabricated history of financial success to gain trust.

The scheme involved repeated requests for significant upfront payments disguised as due diligence or application fees for large credit lines. Victims were allegedly stalled with excuses while the Godurs maintained a facade of legitimacy through opulent displays. Additional payments were made for services never rendered, such as lender insurance and contractor licenses. Attempts to prolong the scheme included bogus partnership documents and a deceptive job offer.

Multiple other lawsuits accuse the Godurs and associate Anna DeFrank of multi-million-dollar fraud, forgery, and investor deception. These cases detail alleged schemes involving falsified documents, diverted funds, and the exploitation of investors. Several attorneys have withdrawn from representing Godur due to ethical concerns and non-payment. The cases are ongoing, and the allegations remain unadjudicated, but they highlight the risks associated with deals requiring substantial upfront fees for promised lending.

(Source：Techbullion)