Thomas John Sfraga, known as a cryptocurrency expert, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for fraud involving real estate and cryptocurrency investments totaling more than 2 million dollars

Thomas John Sfraga, known as T.J. Stone, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for real estate and cryptocurrency fraud. He defrauded more than 17 investors out of more than 2 million dollars by promising high returns from non-existent projects. Using personal connections and people's trust, Sfraga created fake businesses, including Build Strong Homes LLC and Vandelay Contracting Corp. He presented himself as an expert in cryptocurrencies and even hosted events in New York. After being exposed, Sfraga was arrested in Las Vegas while hiding under a false identity.