Maryland Private Jet CEO Convicted of $15 Million Fraud That Funded Yachts, Jewelry and Luxury Living

A Maryland businessman was convicted of defrauding private jet customers out of approximately $15 million after promising their money would be used to purchase aircraft while instead spending it on yachts, jewelry and personal expenses, federal prosecutors said.

A federal jury has convicted Annapolis businessman Patrick Britton-Harr on six counts of wire fraud after prosecutors proved he orchestrated a years-lon...