Ontario Lawyer Suspended Amid $25M Ponzi Scheme Investigation

Burlington lawyer Crystal Diane Masterson has been suspended by the Law Society of Ontario amid an investigation into her involvement in a Ponzi scheme that funneled $25 million through her trust account, leading to significant investor losses. Charged with fraud, Masterson reportedly relied on assurances from co-accused individuals about the legitimacy of the investments, with many investors still owed approximately $9 million.

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