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Financial Investigations August 31, 2018

Former Brazilian Soccer Official Receives Prison Sentence for Racketeering and Corruption

Rampant Corruption  A U.S. district judge sentenced former Brazilian soccer federation president José Maria Marin to four years in prison. Marin also has to pay $3.3 million in forfeiture and…

By 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.
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Financial Investigations August 30, 2018
Alleged Municipal Bond ‘Flipping’ and Kickback Scheme Unraveled by SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged two firms and 18 individuals in a scheme to inappropriately divert new…

By 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 30, 2018
Merrill Lynch Settles SEC Charges for Nearly $9 Million

Wall Street behemoth Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith agreed to pay nearly $8.9 million to settle charges…

By 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 30, 2018
Alleged Perpetrator of Initial Coin Offering Fraud Barred by SEC

Initial Coin Offering and Oil   The founder of a company that allegedly perpetrated a fraudulent initial coin…

By 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 30, 2018
Unregistered Brokers Charged by SEC with Selling Securities to Non-Accredited Investors

Unlawful Securities Sale The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four companies and five individuals for unlawfully selling securities…

By 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 22, 2018
Former Trump Lawyer Starts GoFundMe Campaign

President Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen has started a GoFundMe page, The Hill reported on Wednesday. The…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
Financial Investigations August 17, 2018
Initial Coin Offering Fraudster Barred by the Securities and Exchange Commission

Controversy and Initial Coin Offering The Securities and Exchange Commission today obtained permanent officer-and-director and penny stock bars…

By 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
Cloud Communications Executives Charged by SEC for Misleading Revenue Projections

A cloud communications company and two executives have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with providing…

By 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…

By 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 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,…

By 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 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…

By 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.

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