SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Shkreli Lawyer
Evan Greebel allegedly drafted bogus consulting agreements to fend off disgruntled hedge fund investors.
Law Enforcement
Extortionist Pleads Guilty to Crypto Firm Shakedown
Michael Hlady, who claimed to be part of the FBI, CIA, and NSA, threatened to ‘destroy’ a startup.
Financial Firm Head Indicted in Alleged Insider Trading Scheme
Jason Peltz is accused of using insider information and a relationship with a business reporter to reap a profit.
FBI Arrests VC Firm Founder Over Alleged Investment Fraud
Derek Jones has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft in an allegedly multimillion dollar scam.
CIO Pleads Guilty to Role in $100 Million Fraud
International Investment Group’s David Hu faces a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison.
Russian Gets 12 Years in Prison for Hacking US Financial Institutions, Publishers
Andrei Tyurin targeted JPMorgan Chase Bank, E*TRADE, Scottrade, and The Wall Street Journal.
Financial Journal Comptroller Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Scheme
Eric Whitehead, of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, faces 20 years in prison for using company assets to pay for personal expenses.
Madoff Victims’ Recovery Tops 80% of Losses
Latest distribution of more than $488 million to Bernie Madoff victims hailed as ‘historic result.’