Frauds & Scandals

SEC Charges Former Pharmaceutical Global IT Manager in $8 Million Insider Trading Scheme

September 17, 2021/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against Dayakar R. Mallu, of Orlando, Florida, who generated gains and avoided losses totaling over $8 million by trading in the securities of his former employer, Mylan N.V., ahead of four public announcements between Oct. 3, […]

SEC Awards $11.5 Million to Two Whistleblowers

September 17, 2021/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards of approximately $11.5 million to two whistleblowers whose information and assistance contributed to the success of an SEC enforcement action. The first whistleblower received an award of nearly $7 million, while the second whistleblower received more than $4.5 […]

SEC Charges School District and Former Executive with Misleading Investors in Bond Offering

September 16, 2021/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a San Diego County school district, Sweetwater Union High School District, and its former Chief Financial Officer, Karen Michel, with misleading investors who purchased $28 million in municipal bonds. According to the SEC’s complaint against Michel and its order against […]