Tag: Fraud

Alternatives June 17, 2020

15 Plead Guilty to International Cyber Fraud Conspiracy

Romanian conspirators sold non-existent cars and used bitcoin to launder proceeds.

Regulation June 8, 2020

Bill before legislature is sparked by anger over a county employee who won government retirement benefits after embezzling nearly $1 million.

Regulation June 1, 2020

William Sadleir was arrested after allegedly using BlackRock investment to buy a mansion and a Tesla.

Regulation May 19, 2020

TCA Fund Management allegedly falsely inflated asset values by $130 million.

Regulation March 24, 2020

Westport Capital and owner Christopher McClure bilked clients with hidden fees to enrich themselves.

Regulation March 17, 2020

Manager is accused of misleading investors and using funds to buy luxury apartments.

Regulation March 2, 2020

Actor and ‘Zen master’ agrees to pay more than $300,000 to settle charges he unlawfully touted an ICO.

Regulation February 24, 2020

Nicholas Genovese pleads guilty to lying about credentials and hiding a criminal background.

Regulation February 21, 2020

Founder and trustee of a vending machine company’s pension sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison.

Asset Allocation February 18, 2020

Michael Ackerman boasted his algorithm generated monthly profits of 15%.

Regulation February 10, 2020

The alleged victims included former MLB players, their families, and senior citizens.

Regulation February 4, 2020

Philip Riehl allegedly scammed fellow Mennonites and Amish for nearly a decade.

Regulation January 30, 2020

Robert Stencil, Michael Duke allegedly enticed investors with a pre-public offering for a company that did not exist.

Regulation January 24, 2020

Alleged fraudsters used ill-gotten gains to buy luxury cars and a yacht.

Regulation January 22, 2020

Alleged perp in crypto-currency scam, Boaz Manor, said to dye his hair, grow a beard to hide identity.