- Who made the representations
- Who controlled the accounts
- Whether corporate formalities were observed
- Whether funds were commingled
- Whether written consent requirements were bypassed
Corporate structure can shield individuals — but only if evidence supports that separation.
That determination is fact-specific and dependent on records, testimony, and discovery.
The Illiquidity Representation
The complaint also alleges that despite social media representations of significant wealth, the defendant stated he was “not liquid” and could not immediately return the $450,000, while acknowledging that Austin was owed the money.
Two nominal payments of approximately $1,000 each were allegedly sent over a one-year period. The contrast between public branding and claimed illiquidity may become relevant in discovery, particularly if communications and financial records are subpoenaed.
What Authorities Would Examine
If a civil dispute involving alleged bulk cash movements were ever reviewed by federal authorities, investigators would likely analyze:
