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'Breakfast Club' host DJ Envy is being sued for alleged investment fraud

The popular Power 105.1 FM radio personality had partnered with investor Cesar Pina to host real estate seminars across the country. The feds now say Pina was running a Ponzi scheme.
DJ Envy visits SiriusXM Studio on April 20, 2022, in New York City.

Popular radio personality DJ Envy of New York-based Power 105.1 FM has come under fire for his connection to accused real estate investment fraudster Cesar Pina.

DJ Envy has not been arrested or charged with any crimes, but he is being sued by at least nine parties who said that without Envy's vouching, they never would have been scammed by Pina.

Victims of the alleged scheme said they were duped into believing real estate investments through Pina were legitimate based on The Breakfast Club co-host's endorsement.

DJ Envy, born RaaShaun Casey, had

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