A Milwaukee man, who claims to be an award-winning real estate investor is accused of stealing more than a million dollars from clients who are now suing him, alleging he used the money to fund personal luxuries. In court documents, a dozen investors claim Joseph Nantomah's guarantee, that he would use their money to flip properties and return a profit, was nothing more than an empty promise — and many were never reimbursed a single dollar. Nantomah is accused of luring potential investors on social media and through presentations and seminars, promising to earn them big profits by flipping properties.
TMJ4's Lighthouse team spoke to a husband and wife who decided to invest $110,000. They want to remain anonymous and avoid embarrassment about the situation but agreed to an interview. The couple says the money they invested was from the family's savings, and it had taken many years to save up.
"Since we started working. Myself and my husband," said the woman. Public court records include an agreement between the couple and Nantomah showing they were supposed to receive an initial return on their investment by July of 2023.
They say that money never came. "My son was resuming college in August and I needed money," she said. "And I kept on calling (Nantomah), I kept on sending messages.
" Eventually, they say, Nantomah sent them $20,000 — just a fraction of the return they claim they were promised. The couple said that was the last time they heard from him. is representing th.