November 18, 2025/US SEC On October 16, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Joshua Wander, Steven Pasko, and two companies that they founded, co-managed, and controlled—777 Partners LLC and 600 Partners LLC—with defrauding investors while raising approximately $237 million. The Commission also charged Damien Alfalla, the companies’ former Chief […]
Frauds & Scandals
Keep Scammers Out of Your Stockings this Holiday Season
Image Credit: Mastercard A new Mastercard survey shows that nearly half of shoppers would ignore red flags for a deep discount or perfect gift. November 7, 2025/Mastercard Alyssa Carthy.Senior Specialist, Global Communications, Mastercard ’Tis the season to be shopping! With sleigh loads of deals dropping faster than Santa down the […]
SEC Partners CBN, EFCC To Track, Freeze Illicit Digital Wallets
October 30, 2025/SEC Nigeria The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to track and freeze illicit digital wallets used for money laundering and other financial crimes. The Director-General of the Commission, Dr. […]
