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Ex-Trader Gets More Than 5 Years in Prison for Ponzi Scheme
Paul Rinfret pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of more than $19 million
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SEC, DOJ, CFTC Charge Three in Ponzi Scheme Targeting African Immigrants
The defendants allegedly posed as pastors to gain the trust of unsuspecting churchgoers, among other things.
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SEC Charges Texas CEO with Swindling First Responders
Many of the alleged victims scammed out of retirement funds were former San Antonio police officers.
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Investment Adviser CIO Charged with Running Ponzi-Like Scheme
David Hu could face up to 45 years in prison for allegedly selling $60 million in fake loans.
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Crypto Ponzi Scheme Took Millions from over 100 Investors
The alleged victims included former MLB players, their families, and senior citizens.
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CFO Pleads Guilty for Role in $1 Billion Ponzi Scheme
Funds were ‘pilfered’ to purchase luxury vehicles, real estate, and to pay earlier investors.
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SEC Stops Ponzi Scheme Targeting Seniors, Small Businesses
Alleged fraudsters invested funds in ‘calamitous trading strategy.’
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SEC Charges Adviser over Ponzi Scheme Targeting Haitians
Ruless Pierre, who targeted family and friends, could face 45 years in prison.
Two Plead Guilty for Roles in $910 Million Ponzi Scheme
Victims were lured with the promise of gains from alternative energy tax credits.
SEC Charges Student with Running Ponzi Scheme Out of Frat House
Syed Arham Arbab allegedly promised ‘fictitious’ annual returns of up to 56%.
SEC Halts Alleged Diamond-Related ICO Ponzi Scheme
Regulator charges cryptocurrency firms with securities fraud.
Court Orders $1 Billion Judgment Against Woodbridge Ponzi Operators
Former CEO Robert Shapiro must pay $100 million civil penalty.