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Mark Csantaveri, a 53-year-old Morristown man, pled guilty on May 4, 2026, to conspiring to defraud small businesses by making false promises to induce them to enter debt relief contracts in New Jersey. Csantaveri and his co-conspirators operated businesses that purported to provide small businesses with debt relief services, but instead, they stole millions from unsuspecting owners. The scheme targeted cash-strapped victims seeking help during the COVID pandemic.
Csantaveri induced victims to make regular payments to one of his businesses by falsely claiming that he would hold their money while negotiating favorable settlements with the victims’ creditors. However, instead of using victim funds as promised, Csantaveri and his co-conspirators diverted the money for personal use.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the guilty plea, with U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer stating that the defendant exploited the financial vulnerability of small business owners. The FBI also commented on the case, with Special Agent in Charge Stefanie Roddy urging victims of fraud schemes to come forward.
Csantaveri faces sentencing on September 29, 2026, for his role in the multi-million dollar scheme. The case reflects the Office’s commitment to pursuing complex financial fraud schemes and holding accountable those who target everyday business owners for personal gain.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: New Jersey
- Location: NJ
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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