Frauds & Scandals

SEC Charges Russell Todd Burkhalter and His Atlanta-Based Firm With $300 Million Ponzi Scheme and Obtains Emergency Relief

Burkhalter allegedly stole investor funds to buy a $3.1 million yacht and fund lavish lifestyle August 14, 2024/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it obtained a preliminary injunction, asset freeze, and other emergency relief against Atlanta-based Drive Planning LLC and its founder and CEO, Russell Todd […]

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Former SPAC Accounting Consultant Charged with Insider Trading

August 13, 2024/US SEC On August 9, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey entered a final consent judgment against Robert Del Prete. The SEC had charged Del Prete with insider trading when he purchased shares of HighCape Capital Acquisition Corp. (“HighCape”), a special purpose acquisition […]

SEC Charges NovaTech and its Principals and Promoters with $650 Million Crypto Fraud

Multi-level marketing company promoted scheme to defraud more than 200,000 investors worldwide August 12, 2024/US SEC — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Cynthia and Eddy Petion, along with their company, NovaTech Ltd., for operating a fraudulent scheme that raised more than $650 million in crypto assets […]