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Kansas Bank CEO Sentenced to 24 Years for $47M Crypto Scam

Shan Hanes' embezzlement led to the collapse of Heartland Tri-State Bank, affecting countless community members.

  • Hanes fell victim to a 'pig butchering' scam, wiring $47 million to fraudsters.
  • His actions caused the bank's collapse and a $47.1 million FDIC loss.
  • Hanes also embezzled from a church, an investment club, and his daughter's college fund.
  • The scam wiped out significant portions of local residents' retirement savings.
  • Federal authorities warn that 'pig butchering' scams are increasingly common.
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