Event Brief
Tampa victims speak out after $105M trucking scheme
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Summary: Federal prosecutors allege Kristopher Lunsford ran a $105 million trucking investment scheme that targeted more than 500 investors, including people in the Tampa Bay area. Victims spoke out after the indictment, saying they were drawn in through the promised trucking returns.
WHO: Kristopher Lunsford; more than 500 investors, including Tampa Bay area victims
WHAT: Alleged $105 million trucking investment scheme indictment; victims speak out
WHEN: Sep 25, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area
WHY: Federal prosecutors allege Lunsford targeted investors through a trucking investment pitch that led to the alleged scheme.
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