The FBI’s Portland Division is seeking potential victims in an investor defrauding scheme.

Michael Malekzadeh owned and operated a company called Zadeh Kicks between 2013 and May 20, 2022, in which he acquired and resold footwear. Many customer orders were never filled or reimbursed. On May 20, 2022, Zadeh Kicks was placed into court ordered receivership in Lane County, Oregon.

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