The Ankeny Police Department is asking members of the public to contact police if they believe they may be a victim of a cryptocurrency investment scam connected to an individual recently investigated and arrested in Missouri.
The Ankeny Police Department was recently contacted by the Columbia Police Department in Missouri regarding a fraud investigation leading to the arrest of Charles Spencer Burri in their jurisdiction. According to Missouri authorities, Burri is the owner and operator of Burri Asset Management LLC and is accused of soliciting money from individuals for “cryptocurrency investments.” According to Columbia Police, after receiving money from the victims, Burri would stop responding to them resulting in significant financial loss.
Missouri investigators have informed Ankeny Police that during their investigation, they uncovered evidence that Burri possibly met with individuals in Ankeny and the Des Moines metro area during July 2025. Based on this information, Ankeny Police believe there may be additional victims in the local area who have not yet come forward.
Anyone who believes they may have been contacted by Burri or Burri Asset Management LLC, or who experienced financial loss through a similar fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme, is encouraged to contact the police non-emergency line (515-286-3333 ext. 5) and file a report.