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New York Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to $50 Million Ponzi Scheme

Posted on June 15th, 2026 at 12:08 PM
New York Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to $50 Million Ponzi Scheme

A New York insurance agent and tax preparer has pleaded guilty to operating a Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded nearly 1,000 investors out of more than $50 million over several decades, according to a report by InvestmentNews.

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SEC Charges California Trader in Alleged $43 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme

Posted on June 2nd, 2026 at 11:49 AM
SEC Charges California Trader in Alleged $43 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil action against a California day trader accused of operating a $43 million Ponzi-like scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 400 investors.

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SEC Investigating Fraud Allegations in Private Credit Industry

Posted on May 29th, 2026 at 2:34 PM
SEC Investigating Fraud Allegations in Private Credit Industry

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) actively is investigating allegations of fraud involving private credit firms, signaling continued regulatory scrutiny of the rapidly expanding sector.

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Former Texas Advisor Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Posted on May 1st, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Former Texas Advisor Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

A former financial advisor and media personality in San Antonio has admitted to defrauding clients in a large-scale Ponzi scheme involving hundreds of investors and millions of dollars, according to reporting by Financial Advisor News.

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SEC Charges Adviser's Estate and Firm in Alleged $1.68 Million Client Fund Misappropriation Scheme

Posted on April 30th, 2026 at 12:14 PM
SEC Charges Adviser's Estate and Firm in Alleged $1.68 Million Client Fund Misappropriation Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against the estate of former investment adviser John R.

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Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Faces Trial Over Alleged Scheme Targeting NBA Players

Posted on April 28th, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Faces Trial Over Alleged Scheme Targeting NBA Players

A former Morgan Stanley financial advisor is charged with defrauding professional basketball players through complex investment transactions involving viatical settlements, according to reporting by InvestmentNews.

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Florida Advisor Sentenced to 90 Months for Foreign Currency Ponzi Scheme and Tax Evasion

Posted on April 17th, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Florida Advisor Sentenced to 90 Months for Foreign Currency Ponzi Scheme and Tax Evasion

A federal court sentenced John A.

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Former Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to $10 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Client

Posted on April 16th, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Former Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to $10 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Client

A former financial advisor has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after orchestrating a scheme that stole nearly $10 million from an elderly client, according to reporting by Financial Advisor News.

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SEC Charges Long Island RIA and Executives in $138 Million Private Fund Scheme

Posted on April 7th, 2026 at 11:13 AM
SEC Charges Long Island RIA and Executives in $138 Million Private Fund Scheme

A Long Island-based registered investment adviser and two of its senior executives now face parallel civil and criminal proceedings tied to an alleged scheme involving conflicted private fund investments, as reported by InvestmentNews.

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Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Convicted in $5 Million Fraud Scheme Involving NBA Players

Posted on March 24th, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Convicted in $5 Million Fraud Scheme Involving NBA Players

A federal jury convicted former Morgan Stanley advisor Darryl Cohen for orchestrating a fraud scheme that targeted three professional basketball players and resulted in losses totaling approximately $5 million, according to Wealth Management.

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