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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 to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission banning them…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 May 14, 2018
Repeat Fraudster and Long-Time Fugitive Heads Back To The Slammer

Repeat Fraudster Pays the Price  The 75-year-old long-time fugitive and repeat fraudster known as “Butch” Ballow receives 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 May 13, 2018
Attorney Convicted in Scheme to Commit Bank Fraud

Bank Fraud, An Attorney, and the Long Hand of the Law A Houston, Texas, attorney enters a guilty…

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 May 13, 2018
FTC Squelches False Claims for Deceptive Mosquito-Repellent in Aromaflage Perfume and Candles

Product and False Claims A New Jersey company, Mikey & Momo, Inc., and its owners agree to settle…

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 May 11, 2018
Florida Operation That Pitches Worthless Timeshare Resale Scheme Sacked

Fraudulent Timeshare Resale Scheme A Florida operation offering a fraudulent timeshare resale scheme receives a lifetime ban from…

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 May 11, 2018
Michael Avenatti Comes Under Fire for Business Dealings and Leak of Cohen Bank Records

Over the past week, Michael Avenatti, the high profile attorney of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has found…

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.

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