1. First of all you were doing an illegal trade and ehnce you should be expect any leniency from the court of law.
.The clients with you have every right to ask for refund of the amount on promised rate of interest.
3.if you fails to reapy them at the promised rate they may file cases of cheating and money laundering.
4. SO to save yourself you have only option is to negotiate with them and settle amicably. If they seek recourse of law your rest of life would be spent in meeting court expenses and running around the court or jail.