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SEC Obtains Judgment Against Derek F.C. Elliott in Connection with Fraudulent Offer of Interests in Dominican Republic Resorts
SEC v. James S. James B. Catledge, et al., Case No. 2:12-cv-00887-JCM-RJJ (D. Nevada). On October 15, 2012, the SEC announced it obtained a judgment against Derek F.C. Elliott. The SEC’s enforcement action was filed in May 2012, against James … Continue reading
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SEC Obtains Contempt Order in 30-Year Old Case
SEC v. James L. Douglas a/k/a James Cooper, Case No. 82-cv-29 (N.D. Ohio). After being criticized a few years ago about not being aggressive enough about going after defendants who do not pay their penalties, the SEC shows it is … Continue reading
SEC Charges Brokers Marek Leszczynski, Benjamin Chouchane, Gregory Reyftmann, and Henry Condron For Overcharging Customers $18.7 Million
SEC v. Marek Leszczynski, et al. (S.D.N.Y.). On October 5, 2012, the SEC announced fraud charges against brokers Marek Leszczynski, Benjamin Chouchane, Gregory Reyftmann, and Henry Condron for taking $18.7 million from customers by overcharging them. The Defendants were at … Continue reading
SEC Charges James and Jeffrey Quay With Defrauding Elderly Investors
SEC v. James S. Quay and Jeffrey A. Quay, Case No. 1:12-cv-03429-RWS (N.D. Ga.). On October 4, 2012, the SEC announced fraud charges against James and Jeffrey Quay. James Quay (“Quay”) and his brother stole $560,000 from two women who … Continue reading
SEC Continues To Publicize Its Vigorous Pursuit of Hedge Funds
For the past few years, the SEC has widely publicized its enforcement efforts against hedge funds. The agency has filed more than 100 hedge fund cases since 2010. On October 3, 2012, it issued an investor bulletin describing some of … Continue reading
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SEC Obtains Emergency Asset Freeze Against Repeat Offender Joseph Hilton in Oil Scam
SEC v. Joseph Hilton, et al.. On October 3, 2012, the SEC announced it obtained an emergency order freezing the assets of Joseph Hilton who has been charged with fraud. In 2010, the SEC obtained a final judgment against Joseph … Continue reading
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CFTC Obtains $1.4 Million in Penalties in Ponzi Scheme
CFTC v. Midway Trading Company, LLC, et al., Case No. 11-23554-CIV-ROSENBAUN (S.D. Fl.). On October 1, 2012, the CFTC announced that it obtained an order requiring Oscar Hernandez, Midway Trading Company, LLC and Conquest Investment Group, Inc. to pay a $1.4 million … Continue reading
Former IndyMac CEO Michael Perry settles with the SEC for $80,000
SEC v. Michael W. Perry et al., Case No. CV 11-1309 R (JCx). On October 1, 2012, the SEC announced it settled its ongoing litigation against Michael Perry, the former CEO and Chairman of the Board of IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. IndyMac, … Continue reading
SEC Charges Solar Company In Market Manipulation Case
SEC Sunrise Solar Corporation, Eddie D. Austin, Jr., and Carolyn Austin, Civil Action No. 5:12-cv-00918-OLG (W.D. Tx.). On October 1, 2012, the SEC announced it had filed fraud charges against Sunrise Solar Corporation, its former CEO Eddie D. Austin, Jr., … Continue reading
SEC Charges Subramanian Krishnan With Evading Internal Controls
SEC v. Subramanian Krishnan, Case No.: 12-CV-2495 PAM-JJG (D. Minn.). On September 28, 2012, the SEC announced it had filed a partially-settled enforcement action against Subramanian Krishnan. Krishnan was the former CFO of Digi International, Inc. (“Digi”). Corporate funds were used to pay for unauthorized travel … Continue reading
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