

Kingdom Con: The Vermont Ski Scam | 121
Sep 2, 2024
In this insightful discussion, ski enthusiast Bill Stenger, who aims to revitalise a Vermont mountain town, joins his business partner Ariel. They reveal their ambitious plan to transform a ski resort into a bustling year-round destination. The conversation uncovers how they tapped into the EB-5 visa program, promising jobs and investment. However, millions go unaccounted for, leading to a rollercoaster of financial mismanagement and fraud as troubled investors band together. The fallout exposes ethical dilemmas and the dark side of ambitious development.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Illusions of Progress: The Vermont Saga
02:28 • 4min
Ski Resort Dreams and Deceit
06:37 • 13min
Bill's EB-5 Ventures: Successes and Struggles
19:29 • 4min
Unraveling Deceit at Jay Peak
23:40 • 15min
Consequences of the Vermont Ski Scam: Legal Fallout and Claims of Innocence
38:42 • 3min
Scams and Community Resilience
41:55 • 5min
Ski Fraud and Scam Humor
47:13 • 4min