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Peter Moreno
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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 May 14, 2018

Repeat Fraudster and Long-Time Fugitive Heads Back To The Slammer

Repeat Fraudster Pays the Price  The 75-year-old long-time fugitive and repeat fraudster known as “Butch” Ballow receives a second federal…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 13, 2018

Attorney Convicted in Scheme to Commit Bank Fraud

Bank Fraud, An Attorney, and the Long Hand of the Law A Houston, Texas, attorney enters a guilty plea to…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 13, 2018

FTC Squelches False Claims for Deceptive Mosquito-Repellent in Aromaflage Perfume and Candles

Product and False Claims A New Jersey company, Mikey & Momo, Inc., and its owners agree to settle Federal Trade…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 11, 2018

Florida Operation That Pitches Worthless Timeshare Resale Scheme Sacked

Fraudulent Timeshare Resale Scheme A Florida operation offering a fraudulent timeshare resale scheme receives a lifetime ban from the Federal…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 11, 2018

Radiologist Pleads Guilty to Slinging Vicodin Like Skittles and Health Care Fraud

Vicodin Is Not Candy Marios D. Papachristou, 43, of Allison Park, PA, is a former radiologist at the University of…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 11, 2018

$13 Million Forfeited in Car Nationalization Business

Illegal Car Nationalization Business  Seven individuals forfeit more than $13 million in real estate holdings to federal authorities following their…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 11, 2018

The Feds Catch Up with $4 Million Family Extortion Scheme

Keeping It In the Family Five members of a family receive indictments alleging complicity in a $4 million extortion and…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 9, 2018

FTC Sacks Deceptive Marketers for Work-at-Home and Business Coaching Scheme

Deceptive Marketers and Expansive Fraud Scheme Deceptive marketers for a work-at-home and business coaching scheme swindle consumers out of millions…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 9, 2018

Panasonic Charged With FCPA and Accounting Fraud Violations

FCPA and Global Reach The Securities and Exchange Commission announces that Japan-based Panasonic Corporation shall pay in excess of $143…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 9, 2018

$85 Million Ponzi Scheme Shut Down and Assets Frozen

Ponzi Scheme in the Lumber Industry The Securities and Exchange Commission publicizes fraud charges against a Mississippi company and its…

By Peter Moreno

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