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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 April 25, 2018

Miami Man and $10 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Miami Health Care Fraud Scheme Vladimir Prado receives an eight year prison sentence for his role in a $10 million…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 23, 2018

Financial Advisers Seem to be a Magnet for Federal Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

Financial Advisers and Money Laundering Li Lin Hsu, 40, a financial adviser for Ameriprise Financial, finds herself in the crosshairs…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 23, 2018

Getting Rich Quick from Negative-Option Sales

Marketing and Negative-Option Sales “The FTC uses the phrase “negative option marketing” broadly to refer to a category of commercial…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 23, 2018

Another Centra Tech Co-Founder Charged in Fraudulent ICO Scheme

Centra Tech and Fraudulent ICO Scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission publicizes additional fraud charges stemming from Centra Tech’s bogus…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 22, 2018

Telomerase Activation Sciences and Deceptive Advertising

The Status Quo and Deceptive Advertising The Federal Trade Commission approves a settlement with Telomerase Activation Sciences, Inc., for deceptive…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 22, 2018

Energy Storage Company Engages in Fraudulent Revenue Recognition

Fraudulent Revenue Recognition Just when Enron Corporation is a fading memory, a California-based energy storage and power delivery product manufacturer…

By Peter Moreno

Investigates April 21, 2018

Convert2Media Involvement In ‘Smart Pill’ Scam Not That Smart After All

Convert2Media Digital Media Marketing Convert2Media, a Florida based online advertising company, is complicit in providing mass digital marketing advertisements for Intellux.…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations April 19, 2018

Registered Broker-Dealer Settles Charges for Securities Related Violations

Rogue Broker-Dealer Electronic Transaction Clearing (ETC), a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California, agrees to settle various Securities and…

By Peter Moreno