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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 August 14, 2018

A Family Affair – US Congressman and Close Family and Friends Charged with Insider Trading

Congressman Christopher Collins, the U.S. Representative for New York’s 27th Congressional District, his son, Cameron Collins and a third individual,…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 10, 2018

Prison Sentence of 18 years for Canadian Man for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme That Duped Lawyers

The United States attorney’s office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Monday that Henry Okpalefe, age 50, was sentenced…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 10, 2018

Former Barbados Parliament Member and Minister of Industry Indicted for Money Laundering

Donville Inniss, a former member of the Parliament of Barbados, was charged on Tuesday with conspiracy to launder money and…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 9, 2018

Longtime Fraudster and Career Criminal Sentenced to 40 Years

A federal judge sentenced Harris Dempsey “Butch” Ballow in May to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 7, 2018

Doctor Receives 18-month Prison Sentence for His Role in $30 Million Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Mustak Y. Vaid was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Wednesday for his participation in a $30 million scheme…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 7, 2018

Accountant Sentenced to Prison for Million-dollar Embezzlement Scheme

Stantisha D. Kemp, an accounting manager, was sentenced to two years in prison Wednesday for embezzling over $1.2 million from…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 7, 2018

Arizona and New Mexico Auto Dealerships Charged by FTC with Falsifying Consumers’ Information on Finance Documents

Four auto dealers operating in Arizona and New Mexico were charged by the Federal Trade Commission for an array of…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 4, 2018

Fyre Festival Founder Charged by SEC with $27.4 Million Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that New York entrepreneur William Z. McFarland, his two companies, a former senior executive…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 2, 2018

Defendants Charged in “Forced Posting” Financial Fraud Scheme

Three defendants have been charged in White Plains, New York federal court for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations August 2, 2018

Pinnacle Workforce Solutions President Sentenced to Prison for Payroll Rip-off

John McEwan, former president of Pinnacle Workforce Solutions, was sentenced on July 24 to over five years in prison, according…

By Peter Moreno

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