Miller et al v. Columbia Bank

  1. February 17, 2026

    Wash. Bank Ignored Ponzi Scheme Warnings, Investors Say

    Investors have urged a Washington federal judge not to toss their suit accusing Columbia Bank of keeping a real estate investment firm's $230 million Ponzi scheme afloat by maintaining the enterprise's accounts even when evidence of fraud surfaced, arguing there is ample factual evidence showing that the bank knew about the scheme and assisted in it.

  2. September 29, 2025

    Wash. Bank Abetted $230M Ponzi Scheme, Investors Say

    A Washington state bank has been accused of keeping afloat a real estate investment firm's $230 million Ponzi scheme by maintaining the enterprise's accounts even when evidence of fraud surfaced, according to a new lawsuit in Seattle federal court.