Robert Dunlap
A lead operator of the Meta 1 Coin fraud, which falsely claimed gold/art backing and risk-free returns. Jailed for civil contempt during the SEC case, he was later convicted of mail fraud and sentenced in 2026 to 23 years in prison.
Also known as: Robert P. Dunlap
Bio
Robert P. Dunlap was a lead operator of the Meta 1 Coin Trust, marketing the coin as backed by billions in gold/art with guaranteed massive returns. The SEC said it was a vehicle to steal investor money. [1][2]
Legal outcome
A Texas federal court held Dunlap in civil contempt and ordered him incarcerated for defying its orders during the SEC case. He was later criminally convicted of mail fraud and, in 2026, sentenced to 23 years in prison. [1][2]
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Linked scams & cases
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See also
- Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM)TokensA ~$16M token offering (SAFTs for 'Bitcoin Latinum' / LTNM) that the SEC charged in 2026 as fraud: founder Donald Basile falsely called LTNM 'the world's first insured digital asset' backed by an 'existing trust,' neither of which existed, and diverted investor funds for personal use (including a $160,000 horse).
- Loci (LOCIcoin)TokensA 2017–2018 ICO for 'LOCIcoin' tied to the InnVenn IP-search platform. The SEC charged Loci and CEO John Wise with fraud for raising $7.6M on false claims about revenue, headcount, and user base; Wise also misused investor funds. Settled with a $7.6M penalty and an officer/director bar.
- Blockchain Terminal (BCT)Tokens
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