Repeat Investment Fraudster Convicted of Wire Fraud, Securities Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Repeat Investment Fraudster Convicted of Wire Fraud, Securities Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
Victims met Defendant through Martial Arts Studio; Defendant lied about Criminal Past and Stole Disabled Man’s Retirement Savings

A federal jury convicted RICHARD THOMAS ZIESKE, a Renton man who presented himself as an investment advisor, of eight federal felonies late yesterday, announced U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes.  ZIESKE was previously convicted of federal fraud charges for defrauding members of his church and others out of over $1.2 million by posing as an investment advisor.

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