Frauds & Scandals

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Ordering Pyramid Scheme Promoter to Pay Over $1 Million

August 14, 2018/US SEC A promoter of a pyramid scheme targeting Latino communities has agreed to transfer assets valued at over $1 million in a related bankruptcy proceeding and admit his role in the scheme to settle charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission against him and nine other […]

SEC Files Charges in Municipal Bond “Flipping” and Kickback Schemes

August 14, 2018/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two firms and 18 individuals in a scheme to improperly divert new issue municipal bonds to broker-dealers at the expense of retail investors.  According to the SEC’s complaint, the defendants – known in the industry as “flippers” – purchased new issue […]

Acting President Orders Immediate Overhaul of SARS

*Directs investigation on alleged violations of the squad August 14, 2018/State House Following persistent complaints and reports on the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that border on allegations of human rights violations, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to, with immediate […]