Misam M. Abidi
Summary
Misam M. Abidi, 47, of Nolensville, Tennessee, is an independent candidate for Tennessee Governor who was indicted on June 12, 2026 by a federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee on 11 counts including wire fraud, money laundering, unlicensed money transmission, and aiding in false tax return preparation. Federal prosecutors allege Abidi operated Star Credit Holdings as a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme between 2020 and 2024, diverting over $1.9 million of investor funds to himself and family members. Abidi and his associates also face a separate 2024 Tennessee state civil enforcement action involving an alleged $6.3 million fraud spanning 17 states, connected to the STAR Investment Club and the NUME cryptocurrency token issued through NumisMe LLC.
Connected Entities
1 entities · 10 linked investigationsTimeline(9 events)
2018-01-01
WREG investigates consumer complaints against Satori Credit Solutions LLC, a credit repair company in Bartlett, Tennessee operated by Abidi. Customers allege paying fees without receiving promised services.
WREG investigative report2019-01-01
Tennessee state regulators fine Satori Credit Solutions $1,000 and order a $350 refund to a complainant, finding the company operated without a valid registration as a Credit Services Business.
WREG investigative report2020-01-01
Abidi allegedly begins operating Star Credit Holdings LLC as a cryptocurrency investment firm, soliciting investors with promises of guaranteed high returns and fabricated account statements.
DOJ Western District of Tennessee press release2024-05-06
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Securities Division and Tennessee Attorney General obtain a temporary injunction freezing the assets of Misam Abidi, Anisha Abidi, Ali Raza Galani, Star Credit Holdings LLC, Satori Credit Solutions LLC, and NumisMe LLC. State complaint alleges investors in 17 states lost over $6.3 million.
TDCI press release2024-12-31
Star Credit Holdings alleged scheme concludes; the federal indictment covers the period 2020 through 2024.
DOJ Western District of Tennessee press release2026-03-05
Abidi files as an independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee with the Tennessee Secretary of State. His petition is subsequently approved.
Tennessee Secretary of State — 2026 Filed Candidates2026-06-12
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee returns an 11-count indictment against Misam M. Abidi for wire fraud, money laundering, operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, and aiding in the preparation of false tax returns. The indictment is unsealed the same day.
DOJ Western District of Tennessee press release2026-06-16
Major crypto and general news outlets report on the indictment, highlighting Abidi's status as an active Tennessee gubernatorial candidate.
Daily Hodl2026-08-06
Tennessee primary election scheduled, at which Abidi is listed as an independent gubernatorial candidate.
Ballotpedia — Tennessee Gubernatorial Election 2026Decision Log
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generated: 6/24/2026, 12:26:21 PM
last updated: 6/24/2026, 12:26:28 PM
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