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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 7, 2018

FTC and FDA Issue Warning Letters to Companies Marketing E-liquids That Resemble Children’s Juice Boxes, Candies, and Cookies

Warning Letters and Protecting Youth from Dangers of Nicotine and Tobacco Products Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for e-liquids common in…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 7, 2018

Prison Sentencing for $100 Million Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Scheme Grows

Half-a-Dozen Co-Conspirators Previously Sentenced in Compounding Scheme Nicholas A. Borgesano Jr., the owner of a New Port Richey,Florida pharmacy receives…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 7, 2018

Paint Companies Mislead Consumers through Bogus Emission and VOC-Free Claims

Sham VOC-Free Claims Four paint companies — Benjamin Moore & Co., Inc., ICP Construction Inc., YOLO Colorhouse, LLC, and Imperial…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 7, 2018

$20 Million Investment Fraud Turned Personal Slush Fund

Massive Investment Fraud Leveraging fraudulent correspondence, Trell and Vinson initiate their investment fraud by setting up corporate bank accounts for…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 7, 2018

Lending Club Charged by FTC for Deceiving Consumers with “No Hidden Fees”

Promises “No Hidden Fees” but Charges Fees Anyway The Federal Trade Commission charges the Lending Club with falsely promising consumers “No…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 27, 2018

International Money Laundering Conspiracy Lands U.S.-Nigerian Dual Citizen in Federal Court

Nigerian Money Laundering Conspiracy Emeka Ndukwu, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, pleads guilty to conspiring to launder the proceeds of a…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 26, 2018

FTC Funeral Homes Undercover Inspections Reveal Failures to Disclose Pricing Information

Funeral Homes Failures to Disclose Pricing Information Federal Trade Commission investigators, working undercover in 11 states, uncover failures to disclose…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 26, 2018

Biotech Securities Fraud at PixarBio Corporation

Biotech Securities Fraud Frank Reynolds, the chief executive officer of PixarBio Corp., a Boston-based biotech company, and two associates (Jay…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 25, 2018

Altaba Pays $35 Million For Failing to Disclose Massive Cybersecurity Breach

Massive Cybersecurity Breach The Securities and Exchange Commission announces Altaba’s failure to disclose a massive cybersecurity breach, dating back to…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 25, 2018

Medicaid Program Fraud Lands Woman in Federal Prison

Medicaid Program Fraud Runs Rampant Ronnette Brown receives a four year federal prison sentence for Medicaid program fraud. Brown pleads…

By Peter Moreno

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