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WINTER PARK, Fla. - A 74-year-old Winter Park man has been arrested after he allegedly pocketed several million dollars of investment loans from victims over the last several years.

What we know:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) began its investigation into 74-year-old Benjamin Clawson in October 2023. Agents said they received information that Clawson would solicit real estate investments through cash and bridge loans, and promised the victims a guaranteed return, which never happened.

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Through an investigation, officials said several million dollars obtained by Clawson from the victims did not go to any legitimate investment. Instead, they were allegedly used by Clawson to his personal benefit.

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