Robert Leroy Higgins
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| Robert Leroy Higgins | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1955 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Precious-metals dealer (former) |
| Known for | Largest known depository theft in U.S. history |
| Criminal charge | Mail fraud, wire fraud, tax evasion |
| Criminal penalty | 65 years in federal prison |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
Victims of the fraud were primarily individual investors, including many retirees. Prosecutors stated that some victims were left destitute, and recovery of assets was likely to yield "pennies on the dollar." The U.S. Attorney's Office and several industry analysts described the case as the largest theft from a precious-metals depository ever prosecuted in the United States.[1][2]
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- ↑ "Trusted adviser stole from retirees and lied to the IRS-now he'll spend decades in prison". Forbes. June 20, 2025.
- ↑ DiStefano, Joseph N. (June 17, 2025). "West Chester man gets 65 years in what officials call the largest U.S. depository theft". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
