Who is John Burford: Ex-NASA scientist jailed for investment fraud worth around $1.2 million

John Burford, an 85-year-old former NASA scientist, has been imprisoned for two years for defrauding over 100 investors of $1.2 million. He misused his credibility to attract investors to his unregulated scheme, Financial Trading Strategies. Burford diverted funds for personal use, including purchasing a house, leading to his conviction for fraud and Financial Services and Markets Act offences.