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‘Serial fraudster’ from Crystal Lake convicted in $8M Ponzi scheme gets delay in separate trial for alleged theft from McHenry veterans group

Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, (left) is currently barred from having contact with American Legion or Sons of The American Legion after he was charged with stealing from the Sons of The American Legion in McHenry. He has also been convicted of stealing $8 million in a separate federal case. | Photo – Left: Provided; Photo – Right: Google Maps A Crystal Lake man and “serial fraudster” has been given a trial delay for allegedly stealing from …
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Lake and McHenry County Scanner broke the news in on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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