These ultra-rare hypercars were part of a fraud scheme, now they’re abandoned gathering dust in Las Vegas
Published on Jun 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Seven ultra-rare hypercars, including Paganis and Bugattis, were involved in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme in Las Vegas.
These seven cars were unwilling participants in a global scam involving tens of millions of dollars.
The exact figure is a rough estimate, but take our word for it – these cars are extremely expensive.
However, for a sad reason, they may never see tarmac again.
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Why these ultra-rare hypercars were seized
The fraud scheme was uncovered by the Las Vegas Police Department who also shared details about the assets being seized.
They didn’t share too many details about the scam per se, but they did say it was worth north of $50 million.
And we believe them.
These cars are alone are worth millions.
According to LVPD, they seized (among others) two Paganis, a Huayra R and Huayra Roadster and two Bugattis, a Chiron Pur Sport and a Chiron Supersport.
These four vehicles alone are worth anywhere between $12 million and $15 million.
They also seized an ultra-rare Apollo Intensa Emozione, which is powered by a Ferrari-sourced V12 and loosely related to De Tomaso P72.
The bad news is that considering how bureaucracy works, these cars are unlikely to see tarmac again between endless trials and red tape and so on.
The most lethal supercar killer
Nothing kills cars faster and more efficiently than bureacracy.
There’s an SLR in a field in Czechia that’s a great testament to that.
It was seized in 2011 and then abandoned in a field due to the ‘ongoing’ investigation.
It was last sighted years ago, in Czechia, and no one knows what happened to it.
The thing is, in an investigation, assets are seized and the measure is obviously temporary.
However, as they say, there’s nothing permanent than a temporary government solution.
Hopefully the aforementioned cars will sooner or later be driven again.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
