Utah rare-coin dealer indicted in alleged $200 million Ponzi scheme, with proceeds allegedly used to buy thoroughbred horses

(Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo) Gaylen Rust poses for a portrait at his home in Layton Wednesday May 22, 2013.

(Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo) Gaylen Rust poses for a portrait at his home in Layton Wednesday May 22, 2013.

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