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United States of America v. Rich Kapoor
Date: 09-04-2026
Case Number: 26-cr-20073
Judge: K. Michael Moore
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Miami-Dade County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Elizabeth Young and Daya Nathan
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with defrauding investors of approximately $89 million, diverting investor funds to finance a lavish lifestyle, failing to pay millions of dollars in payroll taxes, and lying to a bank to obtain financing for a 68-foot yacht.
Rishi Kapoor, 41, formerly of Miami, raised approximately $89 million from investors by promising real estate developments, then diverted millions of dollars to fund his own lavish lifestyle,” said U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida. “He used investor money on a yacht, a diamond ring, and a multimillion-dollar home, while also withholding payroll taxes from employees and failing to send that money to the IRS. Kapoor will now spend more than 11 years in federal prison for a years-long scheme built on deception, greed, and the misuse of other people’s money.
Rishi Kapoor, 41, formerly of Miami, raised approximately $89 million from investors by promising real estate developments, then diverted millions of dollars to fund his own lavish lifestyle,” said U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida. “He used investor money on a yacht, a diamond ring, and a multimillion-dollar home, while also withholding payroll taxes from employees and failing to send that money to the IRS. Kapoor will now spend more than 11 years in federal prison for a years-long scheme built on deception, greed, and the misuse of other people’s money.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 146 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Rich Kapoor?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 146 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Rich Kapoor?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Miami-Dade County), FL. The presiding judge was K. Michael Moore.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Rich Kapoor?
Plaintiff's attorney: Elizabeth Young and Daya Nathan. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Rich Kapoor decided?
This case was decided on September 4, 2026.