There are multiple individuals named "Danny" who have been associated with scams or fraudulent activities. Here are a few examples:
Danny Fernandes: A Canadian pop singer who has been accused by multiple aspiring artists of fraud. Accusations include taking thousands of dollars under the guise of providing assistance with their music careers, but then using the money for personal expenses. Glen Pretty, an Ontario-based artist, won a lawsuit against Fernandes in 2021 for unreturned funds. Other artists have also come forward with similar allegations.
Danny Porush: An American businessman and former stockbroker. He was convicted of securities fraud and money laundering in 1999 for his involvement in a pump and dump scheme at Stratton Oakmont with Jordan Belfort. Porush served 39 months in prison and was ordered to pay $200 million in restitution. After his release, he became involved with Med-Care, a medical supply company that was also subject to federal investigations. He was portrayed (loosely) by Jonah Hill in the film "The Wolf of Wall Street," which he has criticized as inaccurate.
Danny Devan (Denish Sahadevan): A former social media influencer sentenced to three years in federal prison in January 2024 for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering. He defrauded lenders and the Small Business Administration (SBA) of over $1.2 million through fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Sahadevan submitted applications on behalf of four Maryland entities he controlled, often fabricating documents.
