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The Ferrari was leased. The gold was a story. The investors were the inventory.

Warith Deen Muhammad sold a precious metals trade that paid 5 to 10 percent in thirty days. Federal prosecutors say the gold was a story and the investors were the inventory. On Wednesday he was sentenced to four years and two months.

By Elena Ruiz · May 6
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