Tag: Fraud

Regulation January 24, 2020

SEC Charges Two for Allegedly Selling Fake Interests in Marijuana Firm

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.

Regulation January 7, 2020

Eco-investment scheme tops list of more than 600 convicted frauds.

Regulation December 16, 2019

Tech firm allegedly raked in $42 million by defrauding hundreds of investors.

Regulation December 13, 2019

Executives allegedly used funds for yacht, sports cars, cosmetic surgery.

Regulation December 6, 2019

SEC alleges firm overcharged investors by inflating fund values.

News November 20, 2019

New program would help employees avoid falling victim to securities fraud.

Regulation November 15, 2019

Patrick McLarry admitted to stealing £250,000 from pension plan he oversaw.

Regulation November 11, 2019

Ruless Pierre, who targeted family and friends, could face 45 years in prison.

Regulation November 6, 2019

Online auction portal allegedly made investors sign confidentiality agreements prior to distributing returns.

Regulation October 2, 2019

Managers allegedly lied to investors, used funds to support ‘luxurious lifestyle.’

Regulation September 11, 2019

Gary Basralian admitted to stealing at least $2 million from his clients.

Regulation September 6, 2019

SEC alleges Phillip Howard took advantage of ‘vulnerable investors’ to line his pockets.

Regulation September 4, 2019

Connected ‘political figure’ who invested $1 million was among the scam’s victims.

Regulation September 3, 2019

Charges against Brenda Smith could bring maximum of 100 years in prison.