Idaho Statesman
A Boise man who allegedly preyed on Christians, using biblical quotes to entice them to invest in Arizona real estate, is accused of operating a Ponzi scheme and scamming investors out of more than $82 million.
Bradley R. Heinrichs, 41, was indicted in Arizona on four counts of fraudulent schemes and artifices, illegal control of an enterprise, theft and conspiracy, all felonies. He has pleaded not guilty.
“Out of respect for the legal process, we are not going to comment on the allegations against Mr. Heinrichs, except to say that he denies them,” Phoenix lawyer Anne Chapman said by email. “There are multiple sides to every story, and Mr. Heinrichs is allowing the legal process to take its course.”
Heinrichs is listed as manager of Anthology real estate, 421 S. 8th St. in Boise, according to records from the Idaho secretary of state’s office. If convicted, Heinrichs could face a sentence of 4.5 years to 69 years in prison.
The indictment was announced in March 2021 – nearly six years after the crimes were alleged to have taken place. A trial date is scheduled to be set April 14.
A settlement conference between a deputy Arizona attorney general and Chapman was held earlier this month, but a resolution was not reached.
A spokesperson for the attorney general’s office did not reply to a telephone call and email.
A records request submitted to the Idaho attorney general’s office did not reveal any investigations into…
