Frauds & Scandals

Statement on PCAOB Enforcement Actions Regarding China-based Firms

November 30, 2023/US SEC Today, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) announced settlements with three PCAOB-registered public accounting firms based in China and Hong Kong. The PCAOB’s ability to investigate in these matters is consistent with its prior determination that it can inspect and investigate completely issuer audit engagements […]

AFRIMA Advocates Concerted Measures to Combat Drug Abuse in Africa’s Creative Industry

November 28, 2023/AFRIMA The burgeoning creative industry on the continent, encompassing music, film, fashion, and other artistic realms, has witnessed remarkable growth and international recognition. But beneath the surface of this success, there exists a darker narrative, which is the prevalence of drug abuse within the creative circles, one that […]

SEC Charges New York Businessman with Fraud and Unregistered Sales of Securities to Investors Seeking Permanent Residency in the U.S.

NY-based immigration attorney and her firm also charged for role in unregistered sales November 21, 2023/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Nadim Ahmed, a New York-based businessman and his companies, NuRide Transportation Group, LLC and NYC Green Transportation Group, LLC, with making fraudulent misrepresentations in securities offerings […]