By DAVID JORDAN
Published July 12, 2018
Vermont has settled a lawsuit against two ski resort developers accused of defrauding its immigrant investor program.
Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced Thursday former Jay Peak owner Ariel Quiros (KWEHR'-ohs), of Miami, will pay the state $2 million satisfied by transferring five properties to Vermont. Former Jay Peak president William Stenger will pay the city of Newport $100,000, earmarked for economic development.
The agreement is subject to court approval. If approved the state will drop its lawsuit against both men.
Quiros and Stenger were accused of misusing $200 million raised from foreign investors through the EB-5 visa program, which helps foreigners obtain permanent residency by investing in job-creating developments. They've reached settlements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Quiros' lawyer says he's happy to move toward putting this behind him. Stenger hasn't returned a call seeking comment.
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