Ponzi scheme accused faced with two new charges

Ateeka Ishmael and Yuri Garcia-Dominguez

Yuri Garcia Dominguez and Ateeka Ishmael, the principals of Accelerated Capital Firm Inc (ACFI), were yesterday faced with two new charges, including operated a pyramid scheme.

The charges were read to the couple when they appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigi-lance Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning.

They were charged under the Consumers Affairs Act with operating a pyramid scheme, and under the Securities Act with operating without a licence.