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SEC Charges 17 in Alleged Ponzi Scheme Involving CryptoFX

March 14, 2024
Report: Regulators Issue Formal Orders to Wells Fargo to Enhance Monitoring
Bank Regulation // November 16, 2023

Wells Fargo is reportedly grappling with regulatory obligations to enhance its monitoring of financial crime. Regulators have issued formal orders to Wells Fargo, instructing the bank to bolster its ability to detect and prevent criminals from exploiting its accounts or products, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

SEC Charges Podcaster Matthew Motil in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Security & Fraud // September 25, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Matthew Motil, the host of “The Cash Flow King” podcast, for allegedly defrauding investors in an $11 million Ponzi scheme. Motil is accused of raising funds from over 50 investors through the sale of promissory notes...

FBI Charges Investment Manager in $10M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Security & Fraud // November 20, 2022

Federal authorities have charged an Ohio man with taking part in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that raised at least $10 million from investors. According to a news release from the U.S. Justice Department, Rathnakishore Giri, 27, is accused of misleading investors by falsely claiming...

Federal CFTC Files Civil Charges Against Ohio Man and Companies in Alleged Digital Asset Scheme
Legal // August 12, 2022

The federal Commodities Figure Trading Commission (CFTC) filed civil charges against an Ohio man and his three companies, alleging he perpetuated a digital asset trading scam much like a “Ponzi scheme” that bilked would-be investors of at least $12 million. In addition to bringing charges...

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SEC Charges 17 in Alleged Ponzi Scheme Involving CryptoFX

March 14, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals connected with Houston-based CryptoFX, alleging that they were involved in a Ponzi scheme. These charges come about 18 months after the SEC filed an emergency action to halt the crypto-asset Ponzi scheme and then worked to identify the individuals who were allegedly involved, the agency said in a […]

Report: Regulators Issue Formal Orders to Wells Fargo to Enhance Monitoring

November 16, 2023
Wells Fargo is reportedly grappling with regulatory obligations to enhance its monitoring of financial crime. Regulators have issued formal orders to Wells Fargo, instructing the bank to bolster its ability to...

SEC Charges Podcaster Matthew Motil in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

September 25, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Matthew Motil, the host of “The Cash Flow King” podcast, for allegedly defrauding investors in an $11 million Ponzi scheme. Motil...

FBI Charges Investment Manager in $10M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

November 20, 2022
Federal authorities have charged an Ohio man with taking part in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that raised at least $10 million from investors. According to a news release from...