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CFTC Obtains Order requiring Linda Harris, Chance Harris, CDH Forex Investments, LLC, and CDH Global Holdings, LLC, to Pay More than $5.4 Million in Forex Fraud.

CFTC v. CDH Forex Investments, LLC et al., Case No. 3:11 cv-02862-F (N.D. Tex.).  On June 12, 2012, the CFTC obtained a federal court order requiring Linda Harris, Chance Harris, and their companies, CDH Forex Investments, LLC and CDH Global Holdings to pay more … Continue reading

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Illinois Federal Court Orders Richard C. Regan and Pro Trading Course, LLC to Pay $600,000 Restitution and Civil Monetary Penalties

CFTC v. Richard Regan et al., Case No. 1:11-cv-08679 (N.D. Il.).  On June 14, 2012, the CFTC announced an order of default judgment and permanent injunction against Richard C. Regan and Pro Trading Course, LLC (“PTC”) of La Jolla, CA.  The … Continue reading

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CFTC Charges Jose S. Rubio in $1.8 Million Commodity Pool Fraud

CFTC v. Jose Rubio et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-22128 (S.D. Ga.).  On June 7, 2012, the CFTC filed an enforcement action against Jose S. Rubio and Rubio Wealth Management, LLC (RWM) alleging they violated the Commodity Exchange Act by defrauding investors … Continue reading

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CFTC Charges Ronnie Gene Wilson and His Company Charged With Operating a $90 Million Ponzi Scheme

CFTC v. Atlantic Bullion & Coin, Inc. and Ronnie Gene Wilson, Case No. 8:12-1503-JMC (D.S.C.).  The CFTC filed a federal civil enforcement action against Ronnie Gene Wilson and Atlantic Bullion & Coin, Inc. (“AB&C”), charging them with with operating a $90 … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Richard DeMaria in $4 million Prime Bank Scheme

SEC v. Richard DeMaria, Case No. 1:12-cv-04145 (N.D. Ill.).  On May 30, 2012, the SEC charged Chicago-area resident Richard DeMaria with fraud, alleging that he operated a prime bank scheme that defrauded at least thirteen investors out of approximately $4.3 million.  … Continue reading

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SEC Obtains Emergency Relief Against Jason Konior in $11 Million Fraud

SEC v. Jason Konior, Absolute Fund Advisors, LLC, and Absolute Fund Management, LLC, Case No. 1:12-cv-04145-LLS (S.D.N.Y.).  On May 24, 2012, the SEC obtained a preliminary injunction, asset freeze, and an order for a verified accounting against Jason Konior and his affiliated … Continue reading

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SEC Charges George Levin and Frank Preve in $157 million Ponzi Scheme

SEC v. George G. Levin and Frank J. Preve, Case No. 1:12-cv-21917-UU (S.D. Fl.).  On May 22, 2012, the SEC charged Levin and Preve, who provided the biggest influx of funds into one of the largest-ever Ponzi schemes in South Florida.  From … Continue reading

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SEC and U.S. Attorney Charge Multiple Company Officers and Penny Stock Promoters in Kickback and Manipulation Schemes

SEC v. Yan K. Skwara and US Farms, Inc., Case No. 0:12-cv-61078-JAL (S.D. Fl.); SEC v. Douglas D. Hague and Clean Coal Technologies, Inc., Case No. 0:12-cv-61076-WJZ (S.D. Fl.); SEC v. Joseph J. Repko, Michael M. Cimino, and Sure Trace … Continue reading

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Oppenheimerfunds Agrees to Pay $35 Million to Settle SEC Charges for Misleading Statements During Financial Crisis

In the Matter of Oppenheimerfunds, Inc. and Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, Inc., AP File No. 3-14909.  On June 6, 2012, the SEC issued an Order Instituting Cease-And-Desist Proceedings against Oppenheimerfunds, Inc. (“OFI”) and Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, Inc. (“OFDI”) for making misleading statements about … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Walter Clarke and Investment Firm With Fraud

In the Matter of Oxford Investment Partners, LLC and Walter J. Clarke, AP File No. 3-14899.  On May 30, 2012, the SEC issued an Order Instituting Cease-And-Desist Proceedings against Phoenix-based investment adviser Walter Clarke for concealing his personal stake in … Continue reading

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