OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A federal grand jury has indicted a 37-year-old Nebraska man, alleging he operated a Ponzi scheme that caused investors to lose about $4 million from 2006 to 2008.  Matthew Anselmo of Bellevue is accused of misappropriating investment and loan funds from 13 people to pay off previous investors and business debts, underwrite his gambling and buy a residence and vehicles.

The 27-count indictment, announced Friday, also charges Anselmo with mail fraud, money laundering and possessing counterfeit checks with the intent to deceive other people.

Anselmo was owner, operator and manager of M&M Marketing and Premier Fighter. M&M set up golf outings and vacations. Premier Fighter sold mixed martial arts-related apparel.

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