How a Polygamist Used Biofuel to Steal $500 Million

How a Polygamist Used Biofuel to Steal $500 Million

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The video explores the Kingston clan, a polygamous group in Utah, and their involvement in a massive biodiesel fraud scheme. Led by Jacob Kingston, the clan operated under the Order, a secretive group with a strict hierarchy. They engaged in fraudulent activities to exploit government tax credits for renewable energy. The scheme involved Lev Dermen, a businessman with a lavish lifestyle. The fraud was eventually uncovered, leading to legal actions against the Kingston family and Dermen, marking the largest biodiesel fraud in U.S. history.

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Discuss the significance of the biodiesel production plant set up by Jacob Kingston.

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What was the outcome of the investigations into the Kingston clan's activities?

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What were the consequences faced by Jacob Kingston and Lev Dermen after their fraudulent activities were uncovered?

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How did the Kingston clan's actions reflect on the larger issues of polygamy and fraud in the U.S.?

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