A Utah man and a California man have been accused of orchestrating a large-scale Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 200 investors of more than $25 million. Prosecutors have described the scheme as extensive, with the accused individuals allegedly scamming victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. In a separate case, a Lehi man has been implicated in swindling dozens of Utah residents, reportedly taking tens of thousands of dollars from them. The situation has drawn attention to the various schemes operating in the region, highlighting the impact of fraudulent activities on local communities. Meanwhile, Netflix's latest drama, 'Apple Cider Vinegar,' which centers around a character based on Instagram fraudster Belle Gibson, has received mixed reviews, with some critics describing it as over-stylized yet captivating.