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overview

documents
604
monetary total
$10.4B
unique defendants
20
entity mentions
157

EDGAR detection & validation

corporate disclosure misstatements

method
regex
EDGAR forms
10-K · 10-Q · 8-K
recall 56%
precision 8%

form-presence validated on 79 positive vs 952 control filers.

High recall, low precision — these forms are filed by most companies; a filing-text content rule is needed to sharpen this signal.

example filers (CIK): 0000025191, 0000070858, 0000094344, 0000100441, 0000100493

filings per month · top parties

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top defendants

namecases
Subramanian Krishnan4
Nishad Singh3
Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani3
CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp.3
Vitaly Fargesen3
Igor Palatnik3
<UNKNOWN>3
Michael Caridi3
David Middendorf3
Brian Sweet3
Thomas Whittle3
Cynthia Holder3
Jeffrey Wada3
David B. Stocker2
Carrera Capital, Inc.2
Kenneth L. Lay2
BP p.l.c.2
Salvatore F. Sodano2
James R. Craigie2
Elizabeth Holmes2

top entities

entitymentions
damian williams34
Preet Bharara29
Geoffrey S. Berman19
federal securities laws8
Investors8
Joon H. Kim8
robert khuzami7
audrey strauss7
erin e. schneider6
charlie javice6
investor funds5
linda chatman thomsen5
whistleblower awards5
William Sadleir5
claims review staff5

largest monetary amounts

caseamount
SEC Awards $3.5 Million to Whistleblowers in Two Enforcement Actions$950.0M
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Acting Chief of Sec'S Office of the Whistleblower, et al.$946.0M
SEC Awards Approximately $3 Million to Two Whistleblowers$932.0M
SEC Awards More Than $23 Million to Whistleblowers$928.0M
Securities and Exchange Commission v. SCANA Corporation, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (f/k/a South Carolina Electric & Gas Company), Kevin B. Marsh, and Stephen A. Byrne$900.0M
United States v. a Fake Mortgage Company, et al.$900.0M
United States v. Michael Barnett, et al.$865.0M
United States v. Falsely Inflated Contracts, et al.$865.0M
United States v. Conviction Date, et al.$865.0M
SEC v. Kevin R. Kuhnash, et al.$800.0M
In re Mdc Partners INC$735.0M
In re KENT N. SMITH$714.0M

documents (604, showing 200)

datetitleagency
In re Bear Wagner Specialists LLCSEC-PR
Press Release: SEC Charges Former Apple General Counsel for Illegal Stock Option BackdatingSEC-PR
This is a report of the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The CommissionSEC-PR
SEC Charges a Second Former Gen Re Executive for Aiding in AIG Securities FraudSEC-PR
Press Release: SEC Settles Charges Against Hewlett-Packard for Misleading Disclosures Arising Out of Company’s Boardroom Leak Investigation (Press Release No. 2007-103; May 23, 2007)SEC-PR
Enforcement Director Stephen M. Cutler to Leave CommissionSEC-PR
In re FLOWSERVE CORPORATIONSEC-PR
Spencer Barasch, Head of Enforcement for the SEC's Fort Worth Office, to Leave the CommissionSEC-PR
SEC Files Settled Regulation FD Charges Against Flowserve Corporation, Its Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Investor RelationsSEC-PR
SEC v. Yuen et al., No. 2:04-cv-02345 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 20, 2004), ordered to escrow approximately $37.64 million in extraordinary payments to former CEO and CFO pending SEC investigationSEC-LR
In re Reed & TaylorSEC-PR
2026-04-21United States v. Jared Solomon (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 21, 2026), convicted of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and bank fraud for a scheme to defraud Vornado Realty Trust.DOJ-SDNY
2026-04-15Final Judgment As to Defendant Peter r. QuartararoSEC-LR
2026-03-31SEC v. Brent David Willis, No. 22-cv-02744 (D. Colo. Oct. 18, 2022), The court entered a final consent judgment permanently enjoining Willis from making false statements, ordering a $175,000 civil monetary penalty and imposing a five‑year officer and director bar.SEC-LR
2026-03-24SEC v. OZY MEDIA (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 24, 2026), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2026-03-17SEC v. American Patriot Brands (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 17, 2026), Judgment, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2026-02-24SDNY Announces Corporate Enforcement And Voluntary Self-Disclosure And Cooperation Program For Financial CrimesDOJ-SDNY
2026-02-11Final Judgment Against Equifunds Inc.SEC-LR
2025-12-18United States v. Angarola, No. 23 Cr. 789 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 18, 2025), pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and tax evasion for orchestrating an $8.3 million embezzlement scheme and failing to report income over nine yearsDOJ-SDNY
2025-12-11CEO Of Telecommunications Construction Company Charged With Commercial Bribery, Fraud, And Witness Tampering OffensesDOJ-SDNY
2025-12-11"DOJ/SEC Enforcement Action: [Company Name] - [Nature of Violation] - [Date of Filing]"DOJ-SDNY
2025-12-05SEC v. Collins et al. (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 5, 2025), Judgment, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2025-11-18United States v. Wachob, S.D.N.Y. (Nov. 18, 2025), the government indicted the CEO for wire fraud alleging a scheme that defrauded investors, a bank, an investment firm, and steel distributors of at least $66 million.DOJ-SDNY
2025-11-04Former CEO And Board Chairman Charged With Fraud Scheme Directed At Public CompanyDOJ-SDNY
2025-09-29Startup CEO Charlie Javice Sentenced To 85 Months In Prison For $175 Million FraudDOJ-SDNY
2025-09-24California Man Arrested In Brazen $10 Million Loan Fraud Scheme Designed To Dupe The SECDOJ-SDNY
2025-09-17United States v. Liaquat Cheema, (S.D.N.Y. Sep. 17, 2025), Cheema was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for submitting fraudulent invoices on $12 million of New York City homeless‑shelter contracts.DOJ-SDNY
2025-09-17Prosperity Consultants, LLC (“Prosperity” or “Defendant”) having entered a general appearanceSEC-LR
2025-09-11SEC v. TREVOR R. MILTON, No. 1:21-cv-6445 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 11, 2025), Complaint, defs:bodySEC-LR
2025-08-28United States v. Treibert et al., S.D.N.Y. (Aug. 28, 2025), the indictment alleged that the defendants fabricated hundreds of gas pipeline safety inspection records and engaged in wire fraud against a regulated utility.DOJ-SDNY
2025-06-11SEC v. NDB, No. 23-CV-04724-TLT (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 11, 2025), Judgment, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2025-05-28United States v. Garcia, No. 23-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. May 28, 2025), pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and tax evasion for orchestrating a $4.5 million embezzlement scheme through a no-show job and concealing over $2.1 million in unreported incomeDOJ-SDNY
2025-05-22SEC v. BARRY C. HONIG, No. 18-CV-8175-ER (S.D.N.Y. May 22, 2025), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2025-05-07"DOJ/SEC Enforcement Action: [Company Name] - [Nature of Violation]"DOJ-SDNY
2025-04-01United States v. Miller et al., No. 25-cr-123 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 1, 2025), indicted for orchestrating a scheme to defraud bondholders by forging letters of intent and financial projections to raise over $280 million for a sports complexDOJ-SDNY
2025-03-28United States v. Javice et al., No. 24-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 28, 2025), jury convicted founders of Frank for fabricating company metrics and deceiving financial institutions to sell the business for $175 millionDOJ-SDNY
2025-03-18United States v. Carl Erik Rinsch, S.D.N.Y. (Mar. 18, 2025), the government alleged that Rinsch orchestrated a scheme to defraud a streaming video‑on‑demand service of $11 million by misusing the funds intended for a science‑fiction television series for personal expenses and speculative securities and cryptocurrency investments.DOJ-SDNY
2025-02-20Norman Gray, Founder and CEO Of Biomedical Company, Sentenced For Defrauding Investors Of More Than $13 MillionDOJ-SDNY
2025-02-13United States v. Kevin Feng Gao, S.D.N.Y. (Feb. 13, 2025), the indictment alleged that Gao orchestrated a scheme to open an unauthorized bank account and divert $30 million intended for a Manhattan real‑estate investment.DOJ-SDNY
2025-01-29United States v. Victoria-Brito, No. 25-cr-45 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 29, 2025), indicted for conspiring to commit bank fraud and money laundering by opening over 1,000 fake business accounts to launder proceeds from business email compromise schemes causing over $60 million in actual lossesDOJ-SDNY
2025-01-08SEC v. MICHAEL CARIDI (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 8, 2025), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2025-01-08SEC v. Michael Caridi, No. 26213 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 22, 2023), USEC-LR
2025-01-08United States v. Ho, No. 25-cr-34 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 8, 2025), indicted for theft and attempted theft of trade secrets from his former employer, a global quantitative trading firm, by unlawfully copying and transferring proprietary source code to launch a competing firm in collaboration with the employer’s competitorDOJ-SDNY
2024-11-19United States v. Da Costa, No. 23-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 18, 2024), convicted at trial of one count of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft for using forged Angolan government documents to deceive GE and secure fraudulent paymentsDOJ-SDNY
2024-10-22In re Mimecast LimitedSEC-PR
2024-10-10United States v. Hickey, S.D.N.Y. (Oct. 10, 2024), John Hickey pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for embezzling over $3.4 million from a family‑owned business.DOJ-SDNY
2024-10-01United States v. Kurien, No. 23-cr-387 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 1, 2024), sentenced to 32 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering after receiving over $7 million in kickbacks from Polar Air Cargo vendorsDOJ-SDNY
2024-09-30SEC v. James R. Craigie (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2024), Information, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2024-09-30SEC v. James R. Craigie, No. 26145 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2024), USEC-LR
2024-08-30SEC v. Nutra Pharma Corporation (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 30, 2024), Amended Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2024-08-26The Claims Review Staff (“CRS”) issued Preliminary Determinations recommending thatSEC-PR
2024-07-26SEC Awards Whistleblower More Than $37 MillionSEC-PR
2024-07-22U.S. Attorney Announces Non-Prosecution Agreement With International Bus Parts Supplier CBMDOJ-SDNY
2024-06-14SEC v. PixarBio Corp. et al., No. 26029 (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 14, 2024), USEC-LR
2024-06-12Zhou Min Ni and Jian Ming "Jonathan" Ni, CPASEC-LR
2024-06-11SEC Charges Founder of AI Hiring Startup Joonko with FraudSEC-PR
2024-06-11SEC v. Ilit Raz, No. 26020 (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 11, 2024), USEC-LR
2024-06-03United States v. Guan, No. 24-cr-287 (S.D.N.Y. June 3, 2024), indicted for conspiring to launder at least $67 million in fraudulently obtained unemployment insurance benefits and other crime proceeds through a multinational media companyDOJ-SDNY
2024-05-30United States v. Winkelbauer, S.D.N.Y. (May 30, 2024), Lars Winkelbauer was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering for a scheme that defrauded Polar Air Cargo Worldwide of more than $32 million.DOJ-SDNY
2024-05-13SEC v. Nutra Pharma Corp. et al, No. 26007 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 28, 2018), USEC-LR
2024-05-10SEC v. Fat Brands Inc Et Al, No. 327576 (S.D.N.Y. May 10, 2024), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2024-05-08SEC v. Pison Stream Solutions, No. 25999 (S.D.N.Y. May 8, 2024), defs:bodySEC-LR
2024-04-30SEC v. Jack B. Blount, No. 25990 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 30, 2024), USEC-LR
2024-04-30SEC v. JACK B. BLOUNT, No. 4:24-cv-375 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 30, 2024), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2024-04-30United States v. Rains et al., No. 24-154 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 30, 2024), the former executives were sentenced to 12 years and 90 months in prison for mail fraud, money‑laundering and conspiracy to defraud their former employer.DOJ-SDNY
2024-04-19SEC v. Michael Brackett, No. 25980 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 19, 2024), USEC-LR
2024-04-19SEC v. MICHAEL BRACKETT (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 19, 2024), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2024-04-15United States v. Lemay et al., No. 23-cr-123 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 15, 2024), convicted of conspiracy to defraud the IRS by evading over $7.7 million in payroll taxes through a scheme using sham front companies to misclassify employees as independent contractorsDOJ-SDNY
2024-04-05SEC v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, No. 25969 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2019), defs:bodySEC-LR
2024-03-22SEC v. Stephen Scott Burns, No. 25954 (D.D.C. Mar. 22, 2024), USEC-LR
2024-03-19United States v. Zilberberg, No. 21-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 19, 2024), sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiring to obtain a fraudulent $1.4 million loan from Park Avenue Bank by exploiting his position as a bank director and using a straw borrowerDOJ-SDNY
2024-03-07SEC Charges Skechers with Making Undisclosed Payments to Executives’ Family MembersSEC-PR
2024-03-07In re SKECHERS U.S.A.SEC-PR
2024-03-05United States v. Liaquat Cheema, S.D.N.Y. (Mar. 5, 2024), Liaquat Cheema pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for defrauding New York City homeless shelter contracts and agreed to pay restitution and forfeiture of $3,267,811.DOJ-SDNY
2024-02-29United States v. Winkelbauer et al., No. 23-cr-210 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 29, 2024), both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering for orchestrating a decade-long scheme to defraud Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. of over $23 million in kickbacks and secret profits through conflicted vendor relationshipsDOJ-SDNY
2024-02-15Securities and Exchange Commission v. Shelby et al., No. 2:21-cv-07339-CAS-AS (C.D. Cal. Jan. 16, 2024), ordered to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and civil penalties and permanently enjoined from violating Sections 10(b) and 17(a) of the federal securities lawsSEC-LR
2024-01-23SEC v. CROWD MACHINE, No. 4:22-cv-0076-HSG (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 23, 2024), Judgment, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2024-01-19United States v. Angarola et al., No. 24-cr-35 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 19, 2024), five defendants indicted for orchestrating a yearslong embezzlement scheme that diverted over $7 million from an IT services company through no-show jobs and fraudulent expense claims, with three also charged for failing to report the embezzled income to the IRSDOJ-SDNY
2024-01-16United States v. Xu, No. 24 Cr. 45 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 16, 2024), indicted for conspiracy to defraud the IRS and multiple counts of failing to collect and pay over payroll taxes by concealing millions in cash payments to employeesDOJ-SDNY
2024-01-16United States v. Llewellyn (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 16, 2024), Carlton Llewellyn pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for a kickback scheme that defrauded Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. of tens of millions of dollars.DOJ-SDNY
2024-01-01SEC Charges Keurig with Making Inaccurate Statements Regarding Recyclability of K-Cup Beverage PodSEC-PR
2024-01-01SEC Charges Former CEO of Tech Startup SKAEL with $30 Million FraudSEC-PR
2024-01-01SEC Charges Express, Inc. with Failing to Disclose Nearly $1 Million in Perks Provided to Former CEOSEC-PR
2024-01-01SEC Charges Esmark Inc. and Chairman James Bouchard with Announcing False Tender Offer to Purchase U.S. Steel Corp.SEC-PR
2024-01-01SEC Charges Independent Director and Ex-CEO of Church & Dwight With Concealing Close Friendship with Company ExecutiveSEC-PR
2023-12-19SEC v. Laura Tyler Perryman (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 19, 2023), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2023-12-14Notice To Victims Of The Sentencing Of Former Nikola Motors CEO Trevor MiltonDOJ-SDNY
2023-12-05SEC v. CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp., No. 25906 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 5, 2021), defs:bodySEC-LR
2023-12-05SEC v. Canafarma Hemp Products Corp. (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 5, 2023), Amended Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2023-11-22SEC v. SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS, No. 1:20-CV-8423 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 22, 2023), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2023-10-24United States v. Schirmer, No. 22 Cr. 678 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 24, 2023), pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud for orchestrating a decade-long scheme to defraud Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. of tens of millions of dollars through kickbacks and secret ownership interests in vendor companiesDOJ-SDNY
2023-10-23United States v. Rains, S.D.N.Y. (Oct. 23, 2023), a federal jury convicted Shawn Rains of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering for a scheme that stole over $4 million from his former employer.DOJ-SDNY
2023-09-29SEC v. Nano-x Imaging Ltd., No. 1:23-cv-8611 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2023), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2023-09-28In re Spruce Power HoldingSEC-PR
2023-09-27In re CumberlandSEC-PR
2023-09-26SEC v. Intrusion Inc., No. 25854 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 2023), USEC-LR
2023-09-26SEC v. INTRUSION INC., No. 4:23-cv-859 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 2023), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2023-09-25SEC v. Michael Caridi, No. 25847 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 25, 2023), USEC-LR
2023-09-06In re KENT N. SMITHSEC-PR
2023-09-06In re Jon Eric BestSEC-PR
2023-07-20In re DIGITAL WORLDSEC-PR
2023-07-12SEC v. Javice et al., No. 25776 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 12, 2023), USEC-LR
2023-07-12United States v. Zilberberg, S.D.N.Y. (Jul. 12, 2023), a federal jury convicted Mendel Zilberberg of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to make false statements to a bank, making false statements to a bank, and misapplication of bank funds.DOJ-SDNY
2023-07-12CHARLIE JAVICE, in her capacity as Trustee :SEC-LR
2023-06-28laintiff, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), forSEC-LR
2023-06-21SEC Charges Audit Firm Marcum LLP for Widespread Quality Control DeficienciesSEC-PR
2023-06-20In re STANLEY BLACK &SEC-PR
2023-06-20In re JEFFERY D. ANSELLSEC-PR
2023-06-20SEC Charges Stanley Black & Decker and Former Executive for Failures in Executive Perks DisclosureSEC-PR
2023-06-16SEC v. Native American Energy Group, No. 25748 (E.D.N.Y. Jun. 16, 2023), defs:bodySEC-LR
2023-06-15United States v. Dhillon et al., S.D.N.Y. (June 15, 2023), the defendants allegedly submitted fraudulent surety bonds to obtain more than $5 million in construction payments from New York State’s Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery.DOJ-SDNY
2023-06-07United States v. Barot, No. 23-CR-209 (S.D.N.Y. June 7, 2023), pleaded guilty to wire fraud for orchestrating a years-long scheme to defraud his former employer of approximately $4.4 million through fraudulent invoices directed to shell entities he controlledDOJ-SDNY
2023-05-25SEC v. iFresh, No. 25735 (E.D.N.Y. May 25, 2023), USEC-LR
2023-05-24SEC v. Gpl Ventures LLC, No. 1:21-cv-06814 (S.D.N.Y. May 24, 2023), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2023-04-12United States v. Winkelbauer et al., S.D.N.Y. (Apr. 12, 2023), the government indicted ten defendants for allegedly operating a decade‑long, multi‑million‑dollar scheme to defraud Polar Air Cargo Worldwide of approximately $52 million.DOJ-SDNY
2023-04-04SEC Charges Founder of Frank with Fraud in Connection with $175 Million Sale of Student Loan Assistance CompanySEC-PR
2023-04-04Former Start-Up CEO Charged In $175 Million FraudDOJ-SDNY
2023-03-28Brazilian Mining Company to Pay $55.9 Million to Settle Charges Related to Misleading Disclosures Prior to Deadly Dam CollapseSEC-PR
2023-03-24Pharms, LLC Dj & s Property #1, LLC TslSEC-LR
2023-03-09United States v. Gillier, S.D.N.Y. (Mar. 9, 2023), United States sentenced Gillier to 84 months in prison for conspiring to fraudulently obtain more than $6 million in aircraft parts.DOJ-SDNY
2023-03-02In re The Greenbrier CompaniesSEC-PR
2023-03-02SEC Charges Global Transportation Company Greenbrier and Former CEO for Failing to Disclose Perks and PaymentsSEC-PR
2023-03-02In re William A. FurmanSEC-PR
2023-02-28SEC v. Nishad Singh, No. 25652 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 28, 2023), SEC Charges Nishad Singh with Defrauding Investors in Crypto Asset Trading Platform FTX Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2023-02-28SEC v. Bankman-Fried, No. 23-cv-1691 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 28, 2023), ___________________________________________SEC-LR
2023-02-24United States v. Barot, No. 23 Cr. 123 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 24, 2023), indicted for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for orchestrating a years-long scheme to defraud his former employer of $4.4 million through fake invoices directed to shell entities he controlledDOJ-SDNY
2023-02-22United States v. White, No. 23-cr-105 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 21, 2023), pleaded guilty to fraud, identity theft, and making false statements to obtain a $4.8 million construction contract and SBA bond guarantee by submitting forged financial documents and using another person’s Social Security numberDOJ-SDNY
2023-02-15United States v. Morrow-Wu et al., (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 15, 2023), United States indicted the defendants for allegedly defrauding a Manhattan architecture firm of more than $91,000 through a fictitious law firm and a fraudulent target letter.DOJ-SDNY
2023-02-14United States v. Suresh Munshani, No. 23-CR-00001 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 20, 2023), Defendant convicted in scheme to steal nearly $1 million from tech company.DOJ-SDNY
2023-02-13SEC v. Seong Yeol Lee and Ameritrust Corporation, No. 25638 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 1, 2023), defs:bodySEC-LR
2023-02-13SEC Charges African Gold Acquisition Corp. with Internal Controls, Reporting, and Recordkeeping FailuresSEC-PR
2023-02-01SEC v. Seong Yeol Lee and Ameritrust Corporation, No. 25627 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 1, 2023), defs:bodySEC-LR
2023-01-31United States v. High Life, (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 31, 2023), the United States settled the civil fraud lawsuit after alleging that High Life underreported the value of 67 apparel shipments to avoid customs duties.DOJ-SDNY
2023-01-30United States v. International Vitamins Corporation, 22.8 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Vitamin Importer For Underpaying Customs Duties Owed On Products Imported Into The United States (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 30, 2023), United States filed and settled a civil lawsuit against International Vitamins Corporation for misclassifying imports as duty-free and failing to pay back duties owed toDOJ-SDNY
2023-01-24Former CEO Of Email Security Company Sentenced To Five Years In PrisonDOJ-SDNY
2023-01-19SEC v. Samuel Bankman-Fried, No. 22-cv-10794 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 19, 2023), ___________________________________________SEC-LR
2023-01-13SEC v. Gerard R. Hug and Kurt W. Streams, No. 25614 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 2, 2019), SEC Obtains Final Judgments Against Former Executives for Corporate Expense Abuses LitSEC-LR
2023-01-12United States v. Cardak et al., S.D.N.Y. (Jan. 12, 2023), pleaded guilty to a scheme to defraud investors and lenders of millions of dollars.DOJ-SDNY
2023-01-09In re STEPHEN J.SEC-PR
2023-01-06SEC v. REVEN HOLDINGS, No. 116-283 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 6, 2023), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2023-01-04Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cooper J. Morgenthau, No. 23 Civ. 00022 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 3, 2023), The SEC alleges that Morgenthau stole more than $5 million from his employer, a publicly-traded SPAC, and from investors in two SPACs he incorporated, using the funds for personal expenses and trading in meme stocks and crypto assets, while falsifying financial records to mislead auditors and theSEC-LR
2023-01-01SEC Charges Electric Vehicle Co. for Misleading Revenue Projections Ahead of SPAC MergerSEC-PR
2023-01-01SEC Charges Former CEO of Slync in $67 Million Offering FraudSEC-PR
2023-01-01SEC Charges Private Equity Firm Prime Group for Inadequate Disclosure of Fees Paid to AffiliateSEC-PR
2023-01-01SEC Charges Two Credit Rating Agencies, DBRS and KBRA, with Longstanding Recordkeeping FailuresSEC-PR
2023-01-01SEC Charges Former SPAC CFO for Orchestrating $5 Million Fraud SchemeSEC-PR
2023-01-01SEC Charges McDonald’s Former CEO for Misrepresentations About His TerminationSEC-PR
2022-12-20Securities and Exchange Commission v. Hernandez, No. 6:22-cv-02367 (M.D. Fla. Dec. 20, 2022), alleged that Hernandez and Oi2Go Media Technologies, Inc. conducted a fraudulent Regulation A offering by disseminating materially false and misleading television advertisements, failing to deliver the Offering Circular, filing required reports, and using unregistered brokers to sell unregistered证券SEC-LR
2022-12-13against Nishad Singh (“Singh” or “Defendant”), alleges as follows:SEC-PR
2022-12-09Tech Company CEO Pleads Guilty To Defrauding His Former EmployerDOJ-SDNY
2022-12-06United States v. Okunak, S.D.N.Y. (Dec. 6, 2022), the defendant pleaded guilty to wire fraud and falsification of books and records and was sentenced to 52 months in prison.DOJ-SDNY
2022-11-29SEC v. William Sadleir, No. 25581 (S.D.N.Y. May 22, 2020), SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Former Owner of California Film Distribution Company Charged with Defrauding Publicly Traded Fund LitigaSEC-LR
2022-10-18SEC v. Brent David Willis, No. 25562 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 18, 2022), SEC Charges Former NewAge CEO with Orchestrating Multi-Year Fraud Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2022-10-06Bank CEO Sentenced To 14 Months In Prison For Taking Bribes In Connection With Loans Guaranteed By The Small Business AdministrationDOJ-SDNY
2022-09-27SEC v. THEODORE J. FARNSWORTH (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 27, 2022), Complaint, CO-ACTING REGIONAL DIRECTORSEC-LR
2022-09-22In re DENNIS A. MUILENBURGSEC-PR
2022-09-22In re the Boeing CompanySEC-PR
2022-09-09United States v. Sadleir, S.D.N.Y. (Sep. 9, 2022), United States sentenced Sadleir to six years in prison for defrauding a New York investment fund of over $30 million.DOJ-SDNY
2022-09-09SEC v. Profile Solutions, No. 25500 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 9, 2022), SEC Charges Florida Company and Its Officers with Fraud Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2022-09-02SEC v. DAVID POPE, No. 24002810 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 2, 2022), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2022-08-19SEC v. KEystone CAPITAL PARTNERS, No. 1:17-CV-2873-JSA (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 19, 2022), Judgment, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2022-08-18United States v. Miranda, No. 22-cr-345 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 18, 2022), indicted for wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft for embezzling approximately $4 million from her employer and its clients to fund personal expenses including travel, a wedding, and cosmetic proceduresDOJ-SDNY
2022-08-17Securities and Exchange Commission v. Paul, No. 22-CV-6985 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 16, 2022), alleged that Ronald D. Paul, former Chairman and CEO of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., caused the company to omit material related party loans to his family trusts from SEC filings, violating disclosure requirements under SEC regulations and GAAP.SEC-LR
2022-07-20In re Health InsuranceSEC-PR
2022-06-29Securities and Exchange Commission v. Shlomo Nir and Tzachi Rahamim, No. 2:22-cv-04438 (C.D. Cal. June 29, 2022), alleged that defendants committed securities fraud by misappropriating the identity of a prominent financial educator to induce investors to liquidate retirement accounts and purchase fixed indexed annuities through a falsified website.SEC-LR
2022-06-21In re EGAN-JONES RATINGSSEC-PR
2022-06-21SEC Charges Egan-Jones Ratings Co. and CEO with Conflict of Interest ViolationsSEC-PR
2022-06-07SEC v. Morningstar Credit Ratings, No. 25409 (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 7, 2022), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2022-05-18United States v. Cimino (S.D.N.Y. May 18, 2022), United States sentenced Cimino to 18 months in prison for securities and wire fraud, ordering restitution of $615,000 and forfeiture of $159,258.23.DOJ-SDNY
2022-05-06SEC Charges NVIDIA Corporation with Inadequate Disclosures about Impact of CryptominingSEC-PR
2022-04-28SEC Charges Brazilian Mining Company with Misleading Investors about Safety Prior to Deadly Dam CollapseSEC-PR
2022-04-28Securities and Exchange Commission v. Vale S.A.SEC-PR
2022-04-14SEC v. Benja Inc. and Andrew Chapin, No. 25365 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 14, 2022), SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against CEO of E-Commerce Startup Who Defrauded Investors Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2022-04-13Tech Company CEO Charged With Defrauding His Former Employer Of Over $9 MillionDOJ-SDNY
2022-03-15United States v. Gangadai Rampersaud Azim, No. 22-078 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 2022), sentenced to 24 months in prison for a decade‑long conspiracy to commit bank fraud that misappropriated approximately $1.7 million from her employer.DOJ-SDNY
2022-03-11SEC Awards Approximately $14 Million to WhistleblowerSEC-PR
2022-03-03United States v. Ilori, No. 21 Cr. 485 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 3, 2022), sentenced to 63 months’ imprisonment for conspiring to defraud a commercial lender of over $1 million through stolen identities and bribing bank employees to launder proceedsDOJ-SDNY
2022-02-28United States v. Archer, No. 21-cr-134 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 28, 2022), sentenced to a year and a day in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to issue and sell over $60 million in tribal bonds through misrepresentations and misappropriation of proceedsDOJ-SDNY
2022-02-23United States v. Mullins, No. 22-cr-105 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 23, 2022), indicted for wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the Sergeants Benevolent Association by submitting fraudulent expense reports to fund personal luxury expendituresDOJ-SDNY
2022-02-18United States v. Borker, S.D.N.Y. (Feb. 18, 2022), United States charged Vitaly Borker with mail and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly selling counterfeit and used designer eyewear through EyeglassesDepot.com.DOJ-SDNY
2022-02-17United States v. James Jeremy Barbera, S.D.N.Y. (Feb. 17, 2022), United States convicted Barbera of securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy for defrauding investors of approximately $8.4 million.DOJ-SDNY
2022-02-09United States v. Rivera, No. 22-cr-123 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 9, 2022), indicted for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with embezzling over $550,000 from her employer through unauthorized credit card charges, fake vendor payments, and impersonation of the company ownerDOJ-SDNY
2022-01-20United States v. Sadleir, S.D.N.Y. (Jan. 20, 2022), United States alleged that Sadleir pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud for defrauding a New York investment fund of over $30 million.DOJ-SDNY
2022-01-14United States v. Seth Andrew, S.D.N.Y. (Jan. 14, 2022), the defendant pleaded guilty to wire fraud for devising a scheme to steal approximately $218,000 from charter schools he founded.DOJ-SDNY
2022-01-01SEC Charges Eagle Bancorp and Former CEO with Failing to Disclose Related Party LoansSEC-PR
2022-01-01Boeing to Pay $200 Million to Settle SEC Charges that it Misled Investors about the 737 MAXSEC-PR
2022-01-01SEC Adopts Compensation Recovery Listing Standards and Disclosure RulesSEC-PR
2021-12-21In re Nikola CorporationSEC-PR
2021-11-24SEC v. KEVIN R. KUHNASH and, No. 3:19-cv-00028-RLY-MPB (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 24, 2021), Complaint, CASE NOSEC-LR
2021-11-24SEC v. Kevin R. Kuhnash and Jason P. Jimerson, No. 25273 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 12, 2019), SEC Obtains Final Judgments Against Former CEO and COO of Indiana-Based Plastics Manufacturer Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2021-11-22In re ProPetro Holding Corp.SEC-PR
2021-10-20United States v. Lemay et al., No. 21-cr-00123 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 20, 2021), Indictment alleges former president and bookkeeper of moving company conspired to evade approximately $7.8 million in federal payroll taxes through a long-running scheme involving sham companies and fictitious employment records.DOJ-SDNY
2021-10-20Former CEO, CFO, And VP Of Email Security Company Charged With $50 Million Fraud SchemeDOJ-SDNY
2021-10-06SEC v. Canafarma Hemp Products Corp. (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 6, 2021), Complaint, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2021-09-28C3 International, Inc., Steele Clarke Smith III and Theresa SmithSEC-LR
2021-09-28SEC v. Richard Xia, No. 25230 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 28, 2021), llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2021-09-24Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Criminal And Civil Charges Against CEO Of Apparel Company For Engaging In Customs FraudDOJ-SDNY
2021-09-08United States v. Chancy et al., (S.D.N.Y. Sep. 8, 2021), United States sentenced Chancy to 30 months in prison for his role in a commercial loan fraud scheme that obtained more than $1 million in loans using fake businesses, doctored statements, and stolen identities.DOJ-SDNY
2021-08-02In the Matter of the Claims for AwardsSEC-PR
2021-07-30SEC Charges Real Estate CEO With Defrauding InvestorsSEC-PR
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