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Austin man sentenced to 41 months in prison for investment fraud

John Stuart Robison, 63, of Austin was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for defrauding an investor of $1 million intended for the University of Austin. He was convicted in July on wire fraud and money laundering charges.

Where
Austin, Travis County
When
Oct. 24, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Restitution ordered$1 million1 Who pays or receives it: John Stuart Robison
  • Amount defrauded$1 million1 Who pays or receives it: investor
  • Amount fraudulently transferred by defendant for personal benefit$250,0001 Who pays or receives it: John Stuart Robison

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Who's involved

  • John Stuart Robisondefendant convicted of wire fraud and money laundering
  • U.S. District Judge Robert Pitmanjudge who imposed sentence
  • Justin R. SimmonsU.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas

The facts

  • Robison was convicted in July on one count of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering.1
  • Robison told an investor the $1 million was for the University of Austin and required escrow until he raised matching funds.1
  • One day after receiving the wire, Robison transferred $250,000 to a personal account for his own benefit.1
  • Within months, Robison had exhausted virtually the entire $1 million.1
  • Robison was indicted Nov. 18, 2025, and taken into custody three days later.1

Who said what

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  • Robison The funds were designated for the University of Austin and would remain in escrow.1
  • Robison He controlled or held land under option and that all expenses were paid from his accounts.1

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  • Austin man sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for $1 million University of Austin investment fraud

    FOX 7 Austin

  • Huntington man sentenced to prison for federal drug crime

    WTAP

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  1. Austin man sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for $1 million University of Austin investment fraud FOX 7 Austin Not rated, October 25, 2026
  2. Huntington man sentenced to prison for federal drug crime WTAP Not rated, October 26, 2026

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