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documents
199
monetary total
$2.4B
unique defendants
20
entity mentions
90

EDGAR detection & validation

No EDGAR filing fingerprint — this scheme is prosecuted on the criminal/DOJ side and is detected from case text, not securities filings.

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top defendants

namecases
Michael Lauer9
Brian Coll3
Howard P. Richman3
Kenneth L. Lay2
Steven Hart2
Byron Taylor2
Anthony Torres2
Schield Management Company2
Marshall L. Schield2
Mary Lee Capalbo2
Tom Simeo2
Michael O’Flaherty2
Andrew S. Mackey2
Inger L. Jensen2
Mohamed Bahi2
Henry C. Yuen2
Dennis S. Herula2
Greg McKenzie2
Taj Everly2
Lancer Management Group, LLC2

top entities

entitymentions
Preet Bharara18
Geoffrey S. Berman12
damian williams10
audrey strauss8
michael lauer8
Howard P. Richman5
Joon H. Kim4
antonia chion4
sylvia ash3
Meyya Meyyappan3
brian coll3
Mohamed Bahi3
falsifying records3
rovier carrington3
daniel kamensky3

largest monetary amounts

caseamount
In re NATIONWIDE PLANNING$882.0M
SEC v. Schield Management Company, et al.$589.0M
United States v. Fake Agreement, et al.$250.0M
United States v. Geoffrey S. Berman, et al.$230.0M
SEC v. Brian Hollnagel and BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.$82.0M
United States v. Assistant Director-in-Charge of Fbi New York Field Office, et al.$60.0M
United States v. Damian Williams, et al.$50.0M
United States v. Audrey Strauss, et al.$50.0M
KPMG Paying $50 Million Penalty for Illicit Use of PCAOB Data and Cheating on Training Exams$50.0M
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Defendants Brian N. Hollnagel and Bci Aircraft Leasing, Inc., et al.$49.0M
In re Amaroq Asset Management$40.0M
United States v. Approximately 29 Million Shares of Foreign Oil Company to Isle of Jersey Trust, et al.$34.0M

documents (199)

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In re Amaroq Asset ManagementSEC-PR
2026-02-18USA v. Lamar Williams, defs:bodyDOJ-SDNY
2026-02-18United States v. O'Flaherty, No. 26-cr-123 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 18, 2026), pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal investigators about disclosing a covert fentanyl investigation to his former confidential informantDOJ-SDNY
2025-12-23United States v. Edward Gene Smith, S.D.N.Y. (Dec. 23, 2025), the superseding indictment alleged that Smith drugged, raped, and sexually assaulted multiple women, trafficked a victim, possessed child pornography, and obstructed justice.DOJ-SDNY
2025-09-24United States v. McDermott, (S.D.N.Y.), indicted for wire fraud by making false loan representations and laundering the proceedsDOJ-SDNY
2025-07-29Application for an Order to Show Cause andSEC-LR
2025-06-26USA v. Kevin Perez, defs:bodyDOJ-SDNY
2024-12-12United States v. Mount Vernon Police Department (S.D.N.Y. May 5, 2026), the report alleged that the Mount Vernon Police Department engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing.DOJ-SDNY
2024-11-21United States v. Oflaherty, S.D.N.Y.DOJ-SDNY
2024-11-21United States v. O’Flaherty, No. 24-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 21, 2024), indicted for obstructing an official proceeding and making false statements to federal investigators by disclosing a covert fentanyl investigation to a drug dealer and instructing him to destroy evidenceDOJ-SDNY
2024-11-15United States v. Suman, (S.D.N.Y.)DOJ-SDNY
2024-10-08United States v. Mohamed Bahi, S.D.N.Y. (Oct. 8, 2024), the complaint alleged that Bahi, a former New York City Hall official, tampered with witnesses and destroyed evidence in a federal investigation of unlawful campaign contributions.DOJ-SDNY
2024-10-08United States v. Bahi, No. 24 Mag. 3535 (S.D.N.Y. May 5, 2026)DOJ-SDNY
2024-09-09In re AppFolioSEC-PR
2024-09-09In re IDEX CorporationSEC-PR
2024-09-09In re Acadia Healthcare CompanySEC-PR
2024-09-09In re TransUnionSEC-PR
2024-09-04In re NATIONWIDE PLANNINGSEC-PR
2024-08-14In re Osaic ServicesSEC-PR
2024-05-21United States v. Matthew Queen, S.D.N.Y. (May 21, 2024), United States charged Matthew Queen with falsifying records to obstruct a federal grand jury investigation.DOJ-SDNY
2024-05-08SEC v. Cobb, No. 25998 (S.D.N.Y. May 8, 2024), USEC-LR
2024-01-22United States v. Leo Hernandez et al., No. 20 Cr. 79 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 22, 2024), Leo Hernandez and Obioma Iwobi were charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly providing false information to federal judges to obtain leniency during sentencing proceedings.DOJ-SDNY
2024-01-08United States v. Carrington, No. 23-CR-123 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 8, 2024), pleaded guilty to making a false declaration before a court in connection with a $100 million civil lawsuit and was sentenced to four years in prisonDOJ-SDNY
2024-01-01SEC Charges Broker-Dealer Nationwide Planning and Two Affiliated Investment Advisers with Violating Whistleblower Protection RuleSEC-PR
2024-01-01J.P. Morgan to Pay $18 Million for Violating Whistleblower Protection RuleSEC-PR
2023-12-07Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty In Connection With Obstructing A Federal Investigation And Helping A Gang Leader Evade Capture After Committing MurderDOJ-SDNY
2023-09-19In re CBRESEC-PR
2023-08-03United States v. Stuart Finkelstein, No. 23-278 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 3, 2023), United States sentenced Stuart Finkelstein to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to mail fraud for filing fraudulent ADA lawsuits.DOJ-SDNY
2023-05-17United States v. Sir Murray, S.D.N.Y. (May 17, 2023), Sir Murray was convicted of witness tampering and conspiracy to commit witness tampering for threatening, intimidating, and offering bribes to a sex‑trafficking victim to recant her testimony.DOJ-SDNY
2023-04-27United States v. Everly, No. 23-CR-154 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 27, 2023), pleaded guilty to depriving an inmate of constitutional rights by using excessive force and falsifying a report to obstruct the investigationDOJ-SDNY
2023-02-10United States v. Carrington, No. 22-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 10, 2023), pleaded guilty to submitting falsified emails and a false affidavit under penalty of perjury in a $50 million civil lawsuitDOJ-SDNY
2023-02-08United States v. McKenzie, No. 21-cr-487 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 8, 2023), pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into the smuggling of a firearm into the Metropolitan Correctional Center by lying about using a prepaid cellphone to communicate with the inmate who possessed the firearm and his wifeDOJ-SDNY
2022-12-15United States v. Everly et al., No. 22-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 15, 2022), superseding indictment charging former correction officer Taj Everly with deprivation of rights under color of law and falsifying records, and former supervisor Rosita Rossy with falsifying records, witness tampering, and conspiracy to falsify records in connection with a 2020 assault on an inmate at Green Haven CorrectionalDOJ-SDNY
2022-04-20United States v. Ash, No. 20-cr-377 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 20, 2022), sentenced to 15 months in prison for conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and making a false statement to a federal agent in connection with a scheme to impede a federal investigation into fraud and corruption at Municipal Credit UnionDOJ-SDNY
2022-03-18United States v. McKenzie, S.D.N.Y. (Mar. 18, 2022), indicted for obstructing a federal investigation into the smuggling of a firearm into the Metropolitan Correctional Center.DOJ-SDNY
2021-12-14United States v. Grandison, No. 20-cr-587 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 14, 2021), pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal agents that led to the shooting of two Deputy U.S. MarshalsDOJ-SDNY
2021-12-13United States v. Ash, No. 20-cr-490 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 13, 2021), convicted of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and making a false statement to a federal agent in connection with a scheme to impede a federal investigation into fraud and corruption at Municipal Credit UnionDOJ-SDNY
2021-10-19United States v. Dusbalon et al., (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 19, 2021), indicted for Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy, Hobbs Act robbery, firearms offense, and obstruction of justice relating to an armed robbery in Ossining that resulted in the death of a co-conspiratorDOJ-SDNY
2021-09-22United States v. Carrington, S.D.N.Y. (Sept. 22, 2021), alleged perjury for fabricating evidence and false statements in a $50 million civil lawsuit against Hollywood executivesDOJ-SDNY
2021-07-27United States v. Nieves, No. 20-cr-123 (S.D.N.Y. July 27, 2021), pleaded guilty to witness retaliation for slashing a federal trial witness across the neck after he testified about Trinitarios gang activitiesDOJ-SDNY
2021-06-16United States v. Meyya Meyyappan, S.D.N.Y. (Jun. 16, 2021), United States sentenced Meyya Meyyappan to 30 days in prison after he pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI and NASA officials.DOJ-SDNY
2021-05-07United States v. Kamensky, S.D.N.Y. (May 7, 2021), sentenced to six months in prison for bankruptcy fraud and extortion related to Neiman Marcus bankruptcy proceedings.DOJ-SDNY
2021-03-17United States v. Victor Mones Coro, 21-cr-00012 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 17, 2021), Victor Mones Coro pled guilty to providing millions of dollars in charter flight services to sanctioned Venezuelan officials in violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.DOJ-SDNY
2021-03-08United States v. EZ Lynk, SEZC, et al., No. 21-CV-1875 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 8, 2021), alleged to have manufactured and sold emissions control defeat devices in violation of the Clean Air Act and refused to provide required information to the EPADOJ-SDNY
2021-02-12United States v. Rickey Johnson, No. 21 Cr. 85 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 12, 2021), indicted for making threatening interstate communications and threatening United States officials by posting public and private messages on Instagram that targeted current and former elected officials and cable news broadcasters with death threatsDOJ-SDNY
2021-02-03United States v. Kamensky, No. 21 Cr. 85 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 3, 2021), pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud for orchestrating a scheme to suppress a higher bid for MyTheresa Series B Shares during the Neiman Marcus bankruptcy proceedingsDOJ-SDNY
2021-01-13Senior NASA Scientist Pleads Guilty To Making False Statements Related To Chinese Thousand Talents Program Participation And ProfessorshipDOJ-SDNY
2020-12-07United States v. Grandison, No. 20-MJ-1234 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 7, 2020), alleged harboring of a fugitive and making false statements to federal agents in connection with the shooting of two Deputy United States MarshalsDOJ-SDNY
2020-10-09Queens Pharmacy Operator Charged With Obstruction Of Justice For Sending Powder Cocaine To DEA Investigator’s HomeDOJ-SDNY
2020-05-18SEC Charges Three Former KPMG Audit Partners for Exam Sharing MisconductSEC-PR
2020-03-11Former MTA Supervisor Pleads Guilty To Obstructing Investigation Into Bid Rigging And FraudDOJ-SDNY
2019-10-11United States v. Ash, (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 11, 2019), alleged conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice.DOJ-SDNY
2019-06-17KPMG Paying $50 Million Penalty for Illicit Use of PCAOB Data and Cheating on Training ExamsSEC-PR
2019-03-25United States v. Avenatti, No. 1:19-cr-00281 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 25, 2019), alleged to have engaged in a scheme to extort more than $20 million from Nike, Inc. through threats of economic and reputational harm.DOJ-SDNY
2019-02-27SEC v. Elon Musk, No. 24413 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 27, 2019), SEC Asks Court for Order to Show Cause Why Elon Musk Should Not Be Held in Contempt Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2019-01-09United States v. Edwards, No. 1:19-cr-00068 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 9, 2019), charged with threatening to assault and murder a United States District Judge and an Assistant United States Attorney.DOJ-SDNY
2019-01-08USA v. Prevezon Holdings, Press Release Russian Attorney Natalya Veselnitskaya Charged With Obstruction Of Justice In Connection With Civil Money Laundering And ForfDOJ-SDNY
2019-01-01SEC Charges Issuer and CEO with Violating Whistleblower Protection Laws to Silence Investor ComplaintsSEC-PR
2018-12-18Co-Founder And Former CEO Of Foreign Oil Company Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With FraudDOJ-SDNY
2018-12-14Former NYPD Detective Pleads Guilty To Obstructing Narcotics InvestigationDOJ-SDNY
2018-11-14United States v. Tortora, No. 18 Cr. 537 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 2, 2018) · Superseding Indictment Filed — Destruction of Evidence, Falsifying Records, and Obstruction of JusticeDOJ-SDNY
2018-10-25United States v. Baktash Akasha Abdalla et al., (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 25, 2018), Baktash Akasha Abdalla and Ibrahim Akasha Abdalla pled guilty to conspiring to import narcotics, conspiring to possess machineguns and destructive devices, and obstructing justice by bribing Kenyan officials to avoid extradition.DOJ-SDNY
2018-09-26United States v. Pizarro et al., No. 1:17-cr-00326 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 2018), Pizarro and Rivera were convicted of murdering a federal cooperating witness, kidnapping conspiracy, and related offenses.DOJ-SDNY
2018-09-18SEC v. John Paul Waymack, No. 24271 (D.D.C. Sept. 18, 2018), SEC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against John Paul Waymack Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2018-08-16United States v. Moye, No. 1:16-cr-00456 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 16, 2018), Rubin Moye was sentenced to 192 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and witness retaliation.DOJ-SDNY
2018-05-31United States v. Johnson, No. 18-cr-00456 (S.D.N.Y. May 31, 2018), Johnson pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulently backdated documents to the SEC and lying under oath to obstruct the agency's investigation.DOJ-SDNY
2018-04-26United States v. Lurlyn A. Winchester, pleaded guilty to making false statements and obstruction of justice by submitting fraudulent documents to secure a mortgage and to FBI agents investigating the loanDOJ-SDNY
2018-02-21United States v. Montroll, No. 1:18-cr-00288 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 21, 2018), charged with perjury and obstruction of justice for allegedly lying to SEC staff to conceal customer losses from a software exploit.DOJ-SDNY
2018-02-14SEC v. Terrence LeGall, No. 24047 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 14, 2018), Court Holds CEO of Development Stage Company in Contempt for Failing to Comply with a Court Order Enforcing an SEC Investigative Subpoena LSEC-LR
2018-02-02SEC v. Tom Simeo, No. 24040 (D.D.C. Dec. 5, 2017), SEC Obtains Court Order Directing Witness to Produce Documents and Testify Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2017-12-26Order Holding Anvil Partners and Jeremy Beck in Civil ContemptSEC-LR
2017-12-13SEC v. Corey J. Sandberg and Affinity Gold Corporation, No. 24010 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 11, 2017), USEC-LR
2017-12-05SEC v. Tom Simeo, No. 24002 (D.D.C. Dec. 5, 2017), USEC-LR
2017-11-21United States v. Scott et al., No. 1:17-cr-00789 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 21, 2017), two former correction officers were convicted of beating an inmate and falsifying records to cover up the assault.DOJ-SDNY
2017-10-25United States v. Cervone, No. 17‑346 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 25, 2017), Joseph Cervone was sentenced to 22 months in prison for tax fraud.DOJ-SDNY
2017-10-11Manhattan Tax Attorney Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Participation In Multimillion-Dollar Tax Evasion Scheme And Lying To The IRSDOJ-SDNY
2017-08-17United States v. Rodiny Calypso, 17-cr-00621 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 17, 2017), Rodiny Calypso was convicted of filing a false report in connection with the assault of a handcuffed inmate at Rikers Island.DOJ-SDNY
2017-06-12Manhattan Tax Attorney And Florida CPA Plead Guilty To Multimillion-Dollar Tax Evasion SchemeDOJ-SDNY
2017-06-07United States v. Winchester, No. (S.D.N.Y. June 7, 2017), the government alleged that Lurlyn A. Winchester made false statements and obstructed justice in connection with a mortgage loan application.DOJ-SDNY
2017-05-31Order Holding Yu-Cheng Lin in Contempt of CourtSEC-LR
2017-05-31Order of Contempt Against Yu-Cheng LinSEC-LR
2017-03-08United States v. Lindenbaum, S.D.N.Y. (Mar. 8, 2017), indicted for a nearly two‑decade tax evasion scheme involving more than $3.3 million in unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest.DOJ-SDNY
2017-01-17In re BlackRockSEC-PR
2017-01-01BlackRock Charged With Removing Whistleblower Incentives in Separation AgreementsSEC-PR
2016-12-22Connecticut Man Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Conspiracy To Obstruct Justice And Money Laundering In Connection With Scheme To Hide Assets From Two Federal Courts And The SECDOJ-SDNY
2016-12-20In re SandRidge EnergySEC-PR
2016-12-19In re NeuStarSEC-PR
2016-12-15United States v. Coll, No. 1:15-cr-00348 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 15, 2016), convicted of violating the civil rights of Ronald Spear by beating him to death at Rikers Island.DOJ-SDNY
2016-09-21United States v. Five Correctional Officers, S.D.N.Y. Sept. 21, 2016, announced criminal civil rights and obstruction charges against five New York State correction officers involved in a November 2013 beating of an inmate at the Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, New YorkDOJ-SDNY
2016-09-21United States v. Scott et al., No. 1:16-cr-00897 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 21, 2016), five correction officers were charged with federal civil rights violations and obstructing justice for the beating of an inmate and the subsequent cover-up.DOJ-SDNY
2016-08-16In re Health NetSEC-PR
2016-07-26Mount Vernon Tax Preparer Convicted Of Obstructing The IRS And 38 Counts Of Aiding And Assisting Preparation Of False And Fraudulent Tax ReturnsDOJ-SDNY
2016-07-05SEC v. Richard Grossman, No. 23590 (D.D.C. Jul. 5, 2016), USEC-LR
2016-06-15SEC v. Robert Olins, No. 23570 (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 15, 2016), defs:bodySEC-LR
2016-01-20SEC v. Nicholas Toms, No. 23448 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 20, 2016), USEC-LR
2016-01-01Company Settles Charges in Whistleblower Retaliation CaseSEC-PR
2016-01-01Company Punished for Severance Agreements That Removed Financial Incentives for WhistleblowingSEC-PR
2016-01-01Company Paying Penalty for Violating Key Whistleblower Protection RuleSEC-PR
2015-09-29United States v. Coll, No. 15-cr-00678 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2015), superseding indictment charging correction officer with causing the death of a pre-trial detainee through an unconstitutional beating.DOJ-SDNY
2015-09-02Roger S. Bliss and Roger S. Bliss d/b/a Roger Bliss and Associates Equities, LLC, Roger Bliss and Associates Club LLC and/or Bliss Club LLCSEC-LR
2015-07-22United States v. Thomas Libous, No. 15-189 (S.D.N.Y. July 22, 2015), Thomas Libous pleaded guilty to lying to law enforcement in a corruption investigation in Albany.DOJ-SDNY
2015-06-10Manhattan U.S. Attorney And FBI Announce Charges Against Three Correction Officers In Beating Death Of Inmate At Rikers IslandDOJ-SDNY
2015-05-21Company Violated Rule Aimed at Protecting Potential WhistleblowersSEC-PR
2015-04-23United States v. Thomas Hoey, Jr., 151 Months’ Imprisonment for Large-Scale Drug Distribution and Obstruction of Justice, No. 13-cr-00785 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 23, 2015), Thomas Hoey, Jr. was sentenced to 151 months in prison for conspiring to distribute narcotics, conspiring to suborn perjury, and obstruction of justice related to the death of Kim Calo and a scheme to obstruct the investigation into hisDOJ-SDNY
2015-04-14Married Lawyer And Doctor Plead Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Obstructing IRS Audit To Hide False Deductions And Expenses Claimed On Tax ReturnsDOJ-SDNY
2015-04-01and-desist proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to Section 21C of the SecuritiesSEC-PR
2015-03-13United States v. Steven Hart, No. 1:15-cr-00123 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 20, 2026), Steven Hart pled guilty to obstruction of justice and perjury relating to an investigation by the SEC into potential violations of the federal securities laws.DOJ-SDNY
2015-02-17United States v. Hart, (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2015), indicted for obstruction of justice and perjury relating to an SEC investigationDOJ-SDNY
2015-01-29SEC v. Navistar International Corp., No. 23183 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 29, 2015), USEC-LR
2014-12-18United States Motion To InterveneDOJ-SDNY
2014-12-18United States Motion To InterveneDOJ-SDNY
2014-10-29United States v. Medina, No. 14-cr-00988 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 29, 2014), Medina was arrested and charged with lying to federal agents about making a false 911 call reporting a plot to assassinate the President.DOJ-SDNY
2014-10-15In re JUDY K. WOLFSEC-PR
2014-09-30SEC v. George B. Franz III, No. 23101 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2014), llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2014-08-11United States v. Baldeo et al., S.D.N.Y. (Aug. 11, 2014), the jury found the defendant guilty of seven counts of obstruction of justice related to a campaign‑finance fraud scheme.DOJ-SDNY
2014-06-10United States v. Lombardo, No. [Case Number] (S.D.N.Y. June 10, 2014), Joseph Lombardo, founder and former CEO of Prim Capital Corporation, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for mail fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice after creating a fraudulent contract to defraud the National Basketball Players Association and attempting to cover up the scheme by falsifying signatures and testifying inuDOJ-SDNY
2014-04-04United States v. Cruz, 188 months imprisonment (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 4, 2014), sentenced to 188 months in prison for perjury committed during the trial of a rival gang memberDOJ-SDNY
2014-02-06SEC v. Edward M. Daspin, No. 22920 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 6, 2014), USEC-LR
2014-01-23SEC v. Anthony Coronati, No. 22907 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 4, 2013), USEC-LR
2014-01-16United States v. Wilson, 14-011 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 16, 2014), Former Indian Point supervisor sentenced to 18 months’ probation and a $500 fine for fabricating test data regarding diesel fuel particulate matter in violation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations.DOJ-SDNY
2014-01-01SEC Announces Enforcement Action Against Former Wells Fargo Advisors Compliance Officer for Altering DocumentSEC-PR
2013-12-06United States v. Tomasetta et al., No. 1:11-cr-00688 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 6, 2013), Tomasetta and Hovanec were sentenced to three years of probation for conspiring to obstruct a contemplated SEC investigation by altering and fabricating records regarding 2001 stock option grants.DOJ-SDNY
2013-11-19SEC Compliance Examiner Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Making False Statements Related To Prohibited Financial HoldingsDOJ-SDNY
2013-11-05United States v. Joseph Krzeminiski, No. 1:13-cr-00678 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 5, 2013), The United States alleged that Joseph Krzeminiski, the suspended Police Chief of Port Chester, tampered with and retaliated against a witness in a federal investigation into the disappearance of over $26,000 in cash and narcotics from the Port Chester Police Department's evidence room.DOJ-SDNY
2013-08-15United States v. Tomasetta et al., No. 1:13-cr-00846 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 15, 2013), Tomasetta and Hovanec pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct an impending SEC investigation by destroying records related to stock option grants.DOJ-SDNY
2013-05-30Florida-Based Stock Promoter Charged with Lying to SEC InvestigatorsSEC-PR
2013-05-10DAVID GRIFFITHS, No. 12-1234 (S.D.N.Y. May 30, 2012), convictedDOJ-SDNY
2013-04-23United States v. El Hage, No. [Case Number Omitted] (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 23, 2013), Wadih El Hage was resentenced to life in prison for his role in al Qaeda conspiracies to murder U.S. nationals and government employees that culminated in the 1998 bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and for lying to the grand jury and federal agents.DOJ-SDNY
2013-04-15United States v. Cilins, No. [Case Number] (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 15, 2013), indicted for obstructing a grand jury investigation concerning alleged bribes paid for mining rights in the Republic of GuineaDOJ-SDNY
2013-02-06United States v. Zobkiw, No. 13-041 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 6, 2013), indicted for obstructing justice by lying to a federal grand juryDOJ-SDNY
2013-01-01SEC v. Patel, No. 1:26-cv-03456 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 20, 2026), alleged fraudulent misrepresentations in connection with a cryptocurrency investment schemeSEC-LR
2012-01-01SEC Sanctions Two Investment Advisers for Impeding ExaminationsSEC-PR
2011-11-21SEC v. Brian Hollnagel and BCI Aircraft leasing, No. 22164 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 21, 2011), Indictment, llm-upgradeSEC-LR
2011-10-27SEC Orders FINRA to Improve Internal Compliance Policies and Procedures; 2011-227; October 27, 2011SEC-PR
2011-09-07SEC v. Steiner, et al., No. 04-60573-CIV-MORENO (S.D. Fla. Apr. 10, 2007), settled judgment entered against defendant for securities fraud and later indictment alleged he concealed assets and lied to the SEC during settlement negotiationsSEC-LR
2010-07-21In re Blue Linx Holdings Inc.SEC-PR
2010-02-22In re Application for an Order Enforcing Administrative Subpoena, No. 21420 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 22, 2010), USEC-LR
2009-10-06SEC v. Howard P. Richman, No. 21238 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 6, 2009), USEC-LR
2009-03-27SEC v. Andrew S. Mackey and Inger L. Jensen, No. 20977 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 27, 2009), USEC-LR
2009-03-12SEC v. Howard P. Richman, No. 20947 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 12, 2009), USEC-LR
2008-09-25SEC v. Howard P. Richman, No. 20744 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 25, 2008), USEC-LR
2008-06-23SEC v. Andrew S. Mackey and Inger L. Jensen, No. 20627 (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 23, 2008), USEC-LR
2008-05-23U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Litigation Release No. 20599 / May 23, 2008 U.S. v. Henry C. Yuen, No. CR 08-00567 (C.D. Cal.) Former Chairman and CEO Of Gemstar-Tv Guide International, Inc. Charged With Obstruction of an SEC InvestigationSEC-LR
2007-10-12Supplement to Its Motion for Order to Show CauseSEC-LR
2007-07-27SEC v. International Energy and Resources, No. 20216 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 27, 2007), USEC-LR
2007-07-05SEC v. U.S. Sustainable Energy Corporation and John D. Stanton, No. 20182 (S.D.N.Y. May 3, 2007), USEC-LR
2007-07-02SEC v. Chancellor Corporation, No. 20177 (S.D.N.Y. May 16, 2007), defs:bodySEC-LR
2007-06-01SEC v. O.J. Chidolue, No. 20139 (D.D.C. Jun. 1, 2007), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2006-06-28SEC v. Pension Fund of America, No. 19745 (S.D. Fla. May 16, 2006), defs:bodySEC-LR
2006-05-10Press Release: Morgan Stanley Sued for Repeated E-Mail Production Failures; 2006-69; May 10, 2006SEC-PR
2006-05-10Washington, D.C. 20549, : Civ. No. 060882 (RCL)SEC-LR
2006-04-18SEC v. Michael Lauer, No. 19661 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 18, 2006), defs:bodySEC-LR
2006-04-18In re Lancer Partners L.p., No. 03-8061 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 17, 2006), Case NoSEC-LR
2006-03-06Securities and Exchange Commission v. Michael Lauer et al., No. 03-80612 (S.D. Fla. 2005), The SEC alleged that Michael Lauer and related entities violated court orders by failing to comply with asset freezes, disclosure requirements, and deposition notices, leading to contempt proceedings and sanctions.SEC-LR
2006-03-06SEC v. Michael Lauer, No. 19590 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 6, 2006), defs:bodySEC-LR
2005-12-22SEC v. Benjamin Franklin Cook, No. 19512 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 22, 2005), defs:bodySEC-LR
2005-04-15SEC v. MICHAEL LAUER, No. 19186 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 15, 2005), defs:bodySEC-LR
2005-01-21SEC v. MICHAEL LAUER, No. 19042 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 21, 2005), defs:bodySEC-LR
2004-12-30SEC v. MICHAEL LAUER, No. 19018 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 30, 2004), defs:bodySEC-LR
2004-12-30SEC v. MICHAEL LAUER, No. 19019 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 30, 2004), defs:bodySEC-LR
2004-12-02SEC v. MICHAEL LAUER, No. 18991 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 2, 2004), defs:bodySEC-LR
2004-09-02SEC v. Schield Management Company and Marshall L. Schield, No. 18865 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 2, 2004), USEC-LR
2004-05-12SEC v. James J. Farley and Shelley J. Farley, No. 18708 (S.D.N.Y. May 12, 2004), USEC-LR
2004-03-05AMERCOSEC-LR
2004-02-12Securities and Exchange Commission v. Hulburt Van R. Barringer and Susan Diane Barringer, No. 1:04-cv-00123 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 12, 2004), The SEC filed a subpoena enforcement action alleging that the Barringers failed to comply with a subpoena issued in connection with the Wealth Builders International investigation and seeking an order requiring them to appear for testimony and produce documents.SEC-LR
2003-12-17United States v. James Patrick Connelly Jr., 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18234 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 17, 2003), Connelly was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison for tampering with evidence in connection with illegal trading practices in the mutual funds industry.SEC-LR
2003-10-01SEC v. Collins et al., (W.D. Okla. Oct. 1, 2003), ordered to pay $290,000 in restitution in connection with obstructing an SEC investigation and willful violation of a court-ordered asset freezeSEC-LR
2003-09-29In re Enron, No. 076 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2003), 200 CRESCENT COURT • SUITE 1500 • DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-1848 • TEL 214SEC-LR
2003-09-29Declaration of Charles j. Clark in Support ofSEC-LR
2003-09-29In re Enron Corp., No. 03- (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2003), 450 Fifth Street, NSEC-LR
2003-09-25Former Ernst & Young Audit Partner Arrested for Obstruction Charges and Criminal Violations of Sarbanes-Oxley ActSEC-PR
2003-09-12SEC v. Geragos & Geragos et al., No. 02-154-ML (D.R.I. Sept. 12, 2003), the Commission alleged that the law firm and accounting firm violated an asset freeze order by soliciting and accepting fees from a relief defendant.SEC-LR
2003-09-11SEC v. Maven Capital Corporation, No. 18341 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 11, 2003), defs:bodySEC-LR
2003-09-09SEC v. BENIL FINANCE, No. 18331 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 9, 2003), LITIGATION RELEASE NOSEC-LR
2003-08-12SEC v. Gary C. Halbert (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 12, 2003), defs:bodySEC-LR
2003-08-08SEC v. John R. Powell, No. 18281 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 8, 2003), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2003-07-24SEC v. Schield Management Company and Marshall L. Schield, No. 18248 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 24, 2003), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2003-07-17SEC v. Charles R. Homa, No. 18235 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 17, 2003), defs:bodySEC-LR
2003-05-28SEC v. Bernard Artz, No. MBD No. 03-10154-GAO (D. Mass. May 28, 2003), the SEC filed an action to enforce an investigative subpoena against Artz for failing to provide testimony regarding a potential investigation into securities law violations by Neurotech Development Corporation.SEC-LR
2003-04-18SEC v. Yuen et al., No. CV 03-1754 DT(SHSx) (C.D. Cal. Apr. 18, 2003), the SEC alleged Yuen failed to testify as ordered, seeking contempt sanctions.SEC-LR
2003-03-03SEC v. Paul J. Montle (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 3, 2003), defs:bodySEC-LR
2003-02-11United States v. Callipari, No. 02-CR-67-ALL (D.R.I. Feb. 11, 2003), former Fidelity employee convicted of obstructing an SEC investigation by providing false testimony, conspiring to defraud Fidelity, and committing wire fraudSEC-LR
2003-01-24SEC v. Raymond M. Marker, No. 17949 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 24, 2003), defs:bodySEC-LR
2002-12-20Securities and Exchange Commission v. W.J. Nolan & Co., Inc., et al., No. 1:02-CV-00044 (D.D.C. Dec. 20, 2002), alleged civil contempt for failure to pay $192,028.29 in disgorgement and prejudgment interest ordered in September 2001, after the defendant transferred assets to avoid compliance.SEC-LR
2002-10-23SEC v. Steven V. Cotton, No. 17799 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 23, 2002), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2002-10-22United States v. Daniel W. Jacobs, No. CR 02-1108 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 22, 2002), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct the SEC's investigation of Reed E. Slatkin by fabricating documents, falsifying communications, and shredding evidence to conceal the fraudulent NAA Financial schemeSEC-LR
2002-08-31Complaint Against John E. Isselmann For Violating Rule 13b2-2SEC-LR
2002-06-25Dallas Law Firm Agrees to Pay $1.2 Million for Violating Court Order in SEC Enforcement ActionSEC-PR
2002-06-17SEC v. Robert Andrew Hainey and Internet Marketing Solutions, No. 17570 (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 17, 2002), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2002-03-18SEC Announces Reporting Requirements for Companies Audited By Andersen LLPSEC-PR
2002-01-24SEC v. Capalbo, No. 02-010-ML (D.R.I. Jan. 24, 2002), the Commission alleged that Capalbo willfully refused to comply with a subpoena and failed to appear for required testimony.SEC-LR
2002-01-16SEC v. Herula, No. 2-008ML (D.R.I. Jan. 16, 2002), the Commission alleged that Herula refused to comply with a subpoena demanding financial account records related to Brite Business investors.SEC-LR
2001-12-17SEC v. Patrick H. McCarthy III, No. 17275 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 17, 2001), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
2001-12-13SEC v. Andrew S. Fastow, No. 17270 (D.D.C. Dec. 13, 2001), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
1999-10-21SEC v. Richard K. Wells, No. 16340 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 21, 1999), USEC-LR
1999-07-13SEC v. Kenneth Senffner, No. 16210 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 13, 1999), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
1999-06-02SEC v. Emanuel Pinez Et Al., No. 16170 (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 2, 1999), UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION LITIGATION RELEASE NOSEC-LR
1999-05-24SEC v. The Barr Financial Group, No. 16159 (S.D.N.Y. May 24, 1999), UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
1999-05-05SEC v. Theodore O. Pollard and World Investment Network, No. 16132 (S.D.N.Y. May 5, 1999), Litigation Release NoSEC-LR
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