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SEC Charges China-based Sabuye, Inc. and former CFO James T. Crane with Fraud

SEC v. Subaye, Inc. and James T. Crane, Case No. 13-civ-3114 (S.D.N.Y).  On May 8, 2013, the SEC announced it filed fraud charges against China-based Subaye, Inc. and its former CFO, James T. Crane.  According to the SEC, Subaye purported … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Traders in Illegal Kickback Scheme

SEC v. Thomas Alberto Clarke Bethancourt et al, Case No. 13-cv-3074 (S.D.N.Y).  On May 6, 2013, the SEC announced it filed fraud charges against Tomas Alberto Clarke Bethancourt, Iuri Rodolfo Bethancourt, Jose Alejandro Hurtado, and Haydee Leticia Pabon.  The SEC … Continue reading

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SEC Charges the City of Harrisburg with Securities Fraud

In the Matter of the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Admin. Proc. File No. 3-15316.  On May 6, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a settled administrative proceeding against the City of Harrisburg.  The SEC’s Order finds that Harrisburg is virtually … Continue reading

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SEC Sues the City of Victorville, California and Others for Defrauding Municipal Bond Investors

SEC v. City of Victorville et al., Case No. EDCV13-0776 JAK (DIBx).  On April 29, 2013, the SEC announced charges against the City of Victorville, Calif., the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, Kinsell, Newcomb & DeDios (“KND”), Jeffrey Kinsell, Janees … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Investment Adviser Umesh Tandon with Defrauding CalPERS

In the Matter of Umesh Tandon, SEC Admin. Proc. No. 3-15282.  On April 18, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a settled administrative proceeding against Umesh Tandon.  According to the SEC Order, Tandon told CalPERS that his advisery firm Simran … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Brokers Jeffrey Stebbins and Corbin Jones with Stealing Investments

SEC v. Jeffrey Stebbins and Corbin Jones, Case No. 2:13-cv-00755 SRB (D. Az.).  On April 16, 2013, the SEC announced it filed fraud charges against Jeffrey Stebbins and Corbin Jones.  The SEC alleges that Stebbins and Jones solicited investors for … Continue reading

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CFTC Settles Fraud Action against Robert Cannone and National Equity Holdings for $3.6 Million

CFTC v. National Equity Holdings, Inc., et al., Case No. SACV 11-1718-JVS (C.D. Cal.).  On April 15, 2013, the CFTC announced it settled with Defendants Robert Cannone and National Equity Holdings, Inc.  The CFTC alleged that Cannone, by and through … Continue reading

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SEC Charges David Miller in Unauthorized Trading Scheme

SEC v. David Miller, Case No. 3:13-cv-00522 (D. Conn.).  On April 15, 2013, the SEC announced it filed a partially settled enforcement action against David Miller, a former trader with Rochdale Securities LLC.  The SEC alleges that Miller received an … Continue reading

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CFTC Charges Whileon Chay and 4X Solutions in Forex Ponzi Scheme

CFTC v. 4X Solutions, Inc. and Whileon Chay, Case No. 13-CIV-2287 (S.D.N.Y.).  On April 8, 2013, the CFTC announced it filed fraud charges against 4X Solutions, Inc. and its principal, Whileon Chay.  The CFTC alleges that Chay and 4X raised $4.8 … Continue reading

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SEC Charges Glenn Hoppes and His Companies with Offering Fraud in Connection with Oil Drilling Projects

SEC v. Glenn Hoppes, United States Energy Corp., TN-KY Development Fund LP, TN-KY Development Fund II LP and TN-KY Development Fund III LP, Case No. 8:13-cv-00868-SDM-AEP (M.D. Fl.).  On April 8, 2013, the SEC announced an enforcement action against Glenn … Continue reading

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