Law Enforcement
SEC Obtains Asset Freeze to Stop Alleged Cherry-Picking Scheme
A Miami-based investment adviser is accused of channeling millions in trading profits to his parents’ accounts.
Dentist-Turned-Investment Adviser Charged in Three Frauds by SEC
Edgar Radjabli is accused of manipulating the securities market for Veritone, among other schemes.
FinCEN Adviser Sentenced for Leaking Reports to BuzzFeed
The suspicious activity reports focused on subjects such as Paul Manafort and the Russian Embassy.
Swiss Bank Admits to Laundering over $36 Million in FIFA Bribes
Bank Julius Baer has agreed to pay nearly $80 million in penalties for its role in soccer bribery scheme.
PE Firm Founder Pleads Guilty to $58 Million Manhattan Real Estate Fraud
Eric Malley induced more than 300 people to invest in purportedly debt-free luxury properties.
PE Fund CEO Charged With Lying to Secure $95 Million Loan
Elliot Smerling could face more than 60 years in prison for wire fraud, bank fraud, and identity theft.
NY Attorney General Seeks to Shut Down Cryptocurrency Trading Platform
Coinseed is accused of ‘depleting accounts,’ and transferring funds to an offshore, unregulated platform.
Former Live Well CEO Convicted in $200 Million Bond Fraud
Michael Hild allegedly called his scheme to mismark bonds a ‘self-generating money machine.’
Five Charged in Offering Fraud, Stock Manipulation, Ranging from Oil to Pot
Prosecutors say the defendants unwittingly conspired with an undercover agent who was posting as a corrupt stock promoter.
SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Shkreli Lawyer
Evan Greebel allegedly drafted bogus consulting agreements to fend off disgruntled hedge fund investors.
Extortionist Pleads Guilty to Crypto Firm Shakedown
Financial Firm Head Indicted in Alleged Insider Trading Scheme
FBI Arrests VC Firm Founder Over Alleged Investment Fraud
CIO Pleads Guilty to Role in $100 Million Fraud
International Investment Group’s David Hu faces a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison.