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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 June 11, 2018

Merrill Lynch Charged by SEC for Failing to Supervise RMBS Traders

Merrill Lynch Breach of Fiduciary Responsibility The Securities and Exchange Commission levies hefty monetary penalties on preeminent Wall Street brokerage…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 7, 2018

Binary Options Investment Scheme Defrauds Investors Out of Millions

Binary Options Scheme Jared J. Davis is the leader of an international binary options scheme. Recently, Davis becomes the recipient…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 7, 2018

Business Owner Goes To Prison For Defrauding Veterans’ Post 9/11 GI Bill For More Than $24 Million

Sham School Bilks Post 9/11 GI Bill For More Than $24 Million David Alvey receives a five year prison sentence…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 5, 2018

FTC Slams Operators Responsible for Making Billions of Illegal Robocalls

Illegal Robocalls Squelched The Federal Trade Commission crushes two related operations and their principals for facilitating billions of illegal robocalls…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 5, 2018

Former Hip-Hop DJ Singing The Blues in Federal Prison for Copyright Infringement

Abounding Copyright Infringement In 2012, the then 24-year-old Artur Sargsyan works as a hip-hop DJ in the sultry California club…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 5, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission Terminates Fraudulent Coin Offering Scheme

Fraudulent Coin Offering Scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission obtains a court order halting an ongoing fraud. The illegal operation…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 5, 2018

Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme Settles Charges with Federal Trade Commission

Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme The defendants in two student loan debt relief cases agree to settle Federal Trade Commission…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 5, 2018

Investment Banker and International Insider Trading Scheme

Trading Scheme Greed Run Rampant The Securities and Exchange Commission charges an employee of a prominent investment bank. The charges are a…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 1, 2018

Thirteen Private Fund Advisers Penalized by SEC for Recurring Filing Failures

Investment Advisers and Recurring Filing Failures The Securities and Exchange Commission announces settlements with more than a dozen registered investment…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations June 1, 2018

Investment Advisers’ Failure to Disclose Conflicts of Interest Mislead Retail Clients

Breach of Fiduciary Responsibility and Conflicts of Interest The Securities and Exchange Commission publicizes the transgressions of a New York-based…

By Peter Moreno

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