A judge has delayed a trial by several months for a Crystal Lake man and “serial fraudster,” currently in federal prison for an $8 million Ponzi scheme, awaiting charges that he stole from the Sons of The American Legion in McHenry. A hearing on pending motions was held Thursday for Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal […]
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Judge orders ‘serial fraudster’ held in federal prison for $8M Ponzi scheme to be transported to face trial in McHenry case
A judge who issued a warrant for a Crystal Lake man and “serial fraudster” has ordered federal authorities to transport him from federal prison, where he is serving a sentence in an $8 million Ponzi scheme, for his trial this month in a McHenry theft case. Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, was set […]
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Judge issues warrant for ‘serial fraudster’ in McHenry case after he reported to federal prison sentence for $8M theft
A judge issued a warrant for a Crystal Lake man and “serial fraudster” on Thursday ahead of his trial in a McHenry theft case after he recently reported to prison to serve a federal sentence in an $8 million Ponzi scheme. Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, was set to appear in McHenry County […]
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Crystal Lake “serial fraudster” reports to federal prison; still facing trial in McHenry County
A Crystal Lake man and “serial fraudster” has reported to federal prison to serve a nearly 5-year prison sentence for his role in an $8 million Ponzi scheme despite awaiting trial in McHenry County for allegedly stealing from a McHenry veterans group. Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, is facing a March 30 trial […]
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‘Serial fraudster’ from Crystal Lake convicted in $8M Ponzi scheme gets delay in separate trial for alleged theft from McHenry veterans group
A Crystal Lake man and “serial fraudster” has been given a trial delay for allegedly stealing from a McHenry veterans group, just weeks ahead of him reporting to federal prison for an $8 million Ponzi scheme. Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, was charged in McHenry County Circuit Court in September 2024 with theft by […]
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Nearly 5 years in federal prison for ‘serial fraudster’ from Crystal Lake who stole over $8M in Ponzi scheme
A judge on Thursday sentenced a Crystal Lake man, described as a “serial fraudster,” to nearly five years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty in an $8 million Ponzi scheme. Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, pleaded guilty in June 2024 to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for his role in misappropriating more […]
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Judge allows ‘serial fraudster’ from Crystal Lake to withdraw guilty plea for stealing from McHenry veterans group
A judge on Tuesday allowed a Crystal Lake man to withdraw his guilty plea for stealing from a veterans group in McHenry as he also awaits federal sentencing in a separate $8 million Ponzi scheme. Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, was charged in McHenry County Circuit Court in September 2024 with theft by […]
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‘Serial fraudster’ from Crystal Lake asks judge to withdraw guilty plea for stealing from McHenry veterans group
A Crystal Lake man is asking a judge to withdraw his guilty plea for stealing from a veterans group in McHenry as he also awaits federal sentencing in a separate $8 million Ponzi scheme. Alan J. Hanke, 60, of Crystal Lake, was charged in McHenry County Circuit Court last September with theft by deception over […]
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Crystal Lake man pleads guilty to stealing from McHenry veterans group as he awaits federal sentencing in $8 million Ponzi scheme
A Crystal Lake man, who prosecutors called a “serial fraudster,” has pleaded guilty to stealing from a veterans group in McHenry as he also awaits federal sentencing in an $8 million Ponzi scheme. Alan J. Hanke, 60, of Crystal Lake, was charged in McHenry County Circuit Court in September with theft by deception over $10,000, […]