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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 September 7, 2018

Incorrect Quantitative Investment Models Lead to $97 Million Investor Payout

Faulty Investment Models The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four distinct Transamerica entities for misconduct involving faulty investment models. Amid…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 7, 2018

Payless ShoeSource Architect ‘Drafts’ the Path to His Own Prison Sentence

Defrauding Payless ShoeSource Manuel Francisco Ruiz-Lacayo, 38, of Lawrence, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. He was…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 6, 2018

Vero Beach Property Developer, Buyer and Attorney Sentenced to Prison In Real Estate Scam

 High Profile Real Estate Scam A Vero Beach property developer, a condominium buyer and an attorney were sentenced to prison…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 6, 2018

Florida Cash Advance Company and Former CEO Charged by SEC

Defrauding Retail Investors 1 Global Capital LLC and its former CEO were charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 5, 2018

Rolling the Casino ‘Dice’ with Tax Fraud

Fake Gambling Proceeds and Tax Fraud Anthony Charles Dwight Box was sentenced to 36 months in prison on Aug. 28,…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 4, 2018

Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud

A Hazard to Himself and All Those around Him Michael Bummer, 39, a resident of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 4, 2018

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Program Health Care Fraud

Ghost Timesheets For Work Never Performed Vincent Njong, 48, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pleaded guilty to health care fraud on…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 4, 2018

$4 Million in False Claims Act Settlement to be Paid by Dermatology Healthcare, LLC

Dermatology Healthcare, LLC Settlement Amid Medicare Fraud Dermatology Healthcare, LLC has agreed to a $4 million settlement resolving allegations that…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 4, 2018

Identity Thief and Virtual Bank Robber Sentenced

Wire Fraud and Identity Theft Justin Tony Walker was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations September 2, 2018

Former Junior Analyst from Major Investment Bank and NFL Player ‘Catch a Case’ of Insider Trading

Strongside Linebacker Unable to Block Federal Indictment for Insider Trading Damilare Sonoiki, 27, of Beverly Hills, California, and Marvin Mychal…

By Peter Moreno

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