Tagged with "misappropriation"

SEC Settles With Ohio Advisor For Failing To Disclose Fund Misappropriation

Posted on December 14th, 2021 at 1:45 PM
SEC Settles With Ohio Advisor For Failing To Disclose Fund Misappropriation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to a settlement with Ohio advisor, Rita Mansour, for failing to disclose a third-party misappropriation of client funds.

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SEC Bars Colorado Advisor Over Misappropriation Allegations

Posted on November 30th, 2021 at 1:40 PM
SEC Bars Colorado Advisor Over Misappropriation Allegations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to a settlement with the owner and sole managing member of AMV Investments, Ann Vick, after she allegedly misappropriated investor funds.

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SEC Files Suit Against Sean and Shane Hvizdzak

Posted on June 22nd, 2020 at 2:43 PM
SEC Files Suit Against Sean and Shane Hvizdzak

Brothers Sean and Shane Hvizdzak have been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for allegedly misappropriating investor money from High Street Capital Fund USA LP, a cryptocurrency investment fund. The SEC also alleges that the Hvizdzaks misrepresented the fund’s performance to investors. The U.S. District Court granted the SEC’s request to freeze the Hvizdzaks’ assets and for a temporary restraining

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