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Receiver Moves to Recover $140 Million From First Liberty Ponzi Scheme

State investigations in Georgia alongside Alabama probes follow minimal asset recoveries by the federal receiver

The office of First Liberty Building and Loan, which federal officials allege was a Ponzi scheme, is shown on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Newnan, Ga. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)
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Overview

  • Federal receiver S. Gregory Hays has seized just $1.2 million in cash, Frost family real estate and plans to auction Brant Frost IV’s Aston Martin
  • The SEC lawsuit alleges Brant Frost IV skimmed $17 million and issued loans that borrowers never repaid under promises of up to 16% returns
  • Investigators say the scheme drew nearly $140 million from conservative Christian and MAGA investors and funded almost 1,000 political donations exceeding $1 million
  • Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urged return of First Liberty–linked contributions and Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has already begun relinquishing campaign funds
  • No criminal charges have been filed as Georgia and Alabama authorities explore the Frost family’s political ties and the role of conservative media promoters