FOLLOW US

  • facebook
  • twitter
Tue

March 17, 2026

Peter Moreno
141 Posts

Peter Moreno

From the concrete jungle of Wall Street as an Investment Adviser to the narco-infested jungles of Colombia, as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. His first hand knowledge of both finance and crime present a unique perspective on the topic of financial crimes. Although he may not be the "most interesting man alive," his friends assure him he's in the top 10. He delivers provocative written insights on controversial topics, sips single malt scotch with a smile, and fancies a good cigar.

Financial Investigations September 13, 2018

United Technologies Corporation and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

UTC Charged With Violating FCPA Connecticut-based United Technologies Corporation has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with violating…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 13, 2018

Health Care Fraud, Identity Theft and Money Laundering in Kentucky

Health Care Fraud Ring Leader Found Guilty A federal jury found Ledinson Chavez, 39, of Miami, guilty of health care…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 12, 2018

Telecom Expense Management Company Charged with Accounting Fraud

Creative Accounting The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a telecommunications expense management company for its alleged use of fraudulent accounting…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 12, 2018

Scam Artist Headed to Prison for Defrauding Concert Promoter

Bogus Connections to the Red Hot Chili Peppers U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White sentenced Quincy Krashna to a 24-month prison…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 11, 2018

Cannabis Investment Fund and Founder Charged by SEC

Marijuana-Related Investment Fund A Texas-based investment fund and its founder were charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for defrauding…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 11, 2018

Alleged Fake Trading Accounts Scam Busted Up by SEC

Day Trading – Oldest Trick in the Book? A pair of Michigan men were charged by the Securities and Exchange…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 11, 2018

SEC Awards More than $50 Million to Whistleblowers

Unprecedented Award The Securities and Exchange Commission is awarding $39 million to one whistleblower and $15 million to another individual.…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 10, 2018

Alleged Microcap Fraudsters Charged by SEC in Market Manipulation Schemes

Unlawful Stock Sales — Pump, Dump and Run The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a group of 10 corporate entities…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 10, 2018

Real Estate Broker Charged by SEC with FCPA Violations

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a New Jersey real estate broker for attempting to bribe…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 10, 2018

Georgia-based Company Banned from Debt Collection Business

Federal Trade Commission Settlement Bans Company from Buying or Selling Debt The operators of a Georgia-based debt collection business allegedly…

By Peter Moreno

Signup for the USA Herald
exclusive Newsletter