A man who called himself a "Crypto Pastor" and is accused of diverting $1.3 million from investors in his crypto scheme had spent time in a Colorado prison for stealing cars, had been previously found guilty of theft and is described by one of his ex-wives as "a scammer ... a fraud" and a "con man," according to a CBS Investigation. Eli Regalado said his scheme was inspired by God.

Regalado and his current wife, Kaitlyn, are facing 40 counts of racketeering, theft and securities fraud after being indicted by a Denver grand jury.

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Contacted by CBS News Colorado, Regalado said "Our God whom we serve will deliver us." He declined further comment. His wife's, attorney, Scott Reisch, said he had no comment on the case against Kaitlyn Regalado. But in an interview, one of El

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