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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 investors in a Nevada company. The judge also ordered Ballow…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 July 30, 2018
Silicon Valley Executive Agrees to Pay Fine on Charges of Insider Trading

A former senior executive at a Silicon Valley fiber optics company agreed to settle charges of insider trading…

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 July 27, 2018
Behemoth FTC Settlement to Uber Drivers

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing checks amounting to almost $20 million to drivers for Uber as part…

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 July 27, 2018
South Carolina AG on Shipchain: C&D Dropped, Does Not Waive Future Action

Earlier this year, the South Carolina securities commissioner served ShipChain, a cryptocurrency company, with a Cease & Desist…

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Financial Investigations July 24, 2018
Payday Lending Executive Sentenced for Swindling Vulnerable Consumers

A federal judge in New York sentenced Richard Moseley, Sr. to 10 years in prison in June after…

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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