# Tech Scammer Escapes to Germany | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-09-04T10:07:24+00:00
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## Resource

A tech mogul named Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, founder of StarClub Inc., pulled off a slick fraud scheme promising investors access to celebrity ad revenue—only to vanish with nearly $27 million. After being convicted of wire fraud in April 2025, he fled to Mexico, then escaped again to Munich, Germany. Authorities sentenced him in absentia to 15 years, a $35K fine, and restitution. His girlfriend also pleaded guilty for helping him escape. The FBI’s new “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list now targets him—with a $150K reward—for public help in bringing him back. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/14c88aa9cb7c76f4 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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