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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 hedge fund investors. Yasuna J. Murakami, receives a six year…

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 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.
Financial Investigations May 11, 2018
Radiologist Pleads Guilty to Slinging Vicodin Like Skittles and Health Care Fraud

Vicodin Is Not Candy Marios D. Papachristou, 43, of Allison Park, PA, is a former radiologist at the…

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
$13 Million Forfeited in Car Nationalization Business

Illegal Car Nationalization Business  Seven individuals forfeit more than $13 million in real estate holdings to federal authorities…

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
The Feds Catch Up with $4 Million Family Extortion Scheme

Keeping It In the Family Five members of a family receive indictments alleging complicity in a $4 million…

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 9, 2018
FTC Sacks Deceptive Marketers for Work-at-Home and Business Coaching Scheme

Deceptive Marketers and Expansive Fraud Scheme Deceptive marketers for a work-at-home and business coaching scheme swindle consumers out…

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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