Small businesses and retirees have been left without millions of dollars in restitution after fraudsters secured pardons from Donald Trump, with some of those convicted represented by allies of the former president.
The clemency decisions have meant that people who lost money to fraud have remained empty-handed, despite claims for repayment. Those affected include small business owners and retired people.
The cases have highlighted the consequences for crime victims when financial offenders receive presidential clemency, particularly where the defendants have links to Trump allies.
