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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 24, 2018

US-Canadian Securities Regulatory Action, ‘Operation Cryptosweep’ Kicks Off Initial Coin Offering (ICO) Investigation

Operation Cryptosweep The robust probe comes amid the proverbial crypto craze, wherein the swindlers are highly sophisticated business men, rather…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 22, 2018

FTC Announces Refund Claim Process for Consumers Scammed by NutriMost Weight-Loss System

Weight-Loss System Scam The Federal Trade Commission today announces a refund claim process in its case against NutriMost. NutriMost proclaims…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 22, 2018

Kinderhook Podiatrist Sentenced for Health Care Fraud

Health Care Fraud in Fashion for Medical Practitioners Perrin D. Edwards, D.P.M., of Kinderhook, New York, receives one year of…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 18, 2018

Attention Hedge Fund Advisers: Inflating Fund Performance is Illegal

Inflating Fund Performance The Securities and Exchange Commission announces charges for New York-based investment adviser Premium Point Investments LP. The…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 18, 2018

Fraudulent Marketers Banned from Invention Promotion Business

Invention Promotion Scam Scott Cooper and his Miami, FL, based companies, World Patent Marketing Inc. and Desa Industries Inc., agree…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 17, 2018

Healthcare Executives And Fraud Charges

Healthcare Fraud A Recurring Theme The Securities and Exchange Commission announces fraud charges against three former Constellation Healthcare Technologies executives.…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 17, 2018

Alternative Investment Firm Stung In Belize Airport Financing Scam

Alternative Investment Gone Wrong The Securities and Exchange Commission charges the owner of Manhattan-based alternative investment firm with misappropriating $6…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 16, 2018

Carlsbad Woman and $800,000 Embezzlement Scheme

Outrageous Embezzlement Scheme Lori V. Whitaker, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, enters a guilty plea in federal court to a wire…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 16, 2018

Cambridge Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced for Investment Fraud Scheme

Investment Fraud Scheme The owner of two Cambridge-based investment advisory firms receives sentence in connection with a scheme to defraud…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 14, 2018

From Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Scheme to Prison Sentence

Fraudulent Marketing Scheme Craig Jerabeck, of Rochester, NY, pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and filing a false…

By Peter Moreno

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