Two Utah moguls allegedly splurged $40 million of investors cash' intended for a slate of bars on enormous mansions, ultra-luxurious vacations and a private jet. Aaron Wagner, 42, and his business partner Michael Mains, 46, are accused by federal authorities of raking in millions on the promise of building a dozen new restaurants in the Gilbert and Scottsdale, Arizona areas. Instead, they splashed out on multi-million-dollar homes and purchased an $8.
3 million private jet, it is claimed, all while bragging about their extravagant purchases on social media. Prosecutors allege this was all part of the scheme, as Wagner would 'show off' his 'lavish lifestyle to induce investors to believe he was a successful businessman.' Days before the duo were indicted on November 6, Wagner's wife Candace lashed him on Instagram and implied he'd cheated on her, saying he had 'sold his soul to the devil.
' Aaron Wagner, 42, a bar entrepreneur, is accused of swindling over $40 million from investors to buy luxury homes, expensive gifts and a private jet She shared a smiling picture they took in happier days, saying: 'This man is NOT my husband. This is NOT the man I married. I've hated him for YEARS.
But I can't live with that hate in my heart anymore so all I can do is forgive him and let the consequences of his actions take care of the rest. 'I'm sorry to all of the good people he's hurt in his path of lust and greed. I hope he finds a way to right his wrongs.
Because NO ONE deserved what he's.