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Actor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over $650M Ponzi Scheme
By Jeff BermanZach Avery, whose real name is Zachary Joseph Horwitz, was also ordered to pay $230.4 million in restitution.
February 11, 2022
Ex-Schwab Rep Who Bilked His Dad, Other Clients Gets 16-Plus Years in PrisonThe former broker pleaded guilty to defrauding 12 investors out of more than $3.3 million.
February 07, 2022
Ex-Cambridge Rep Gets 3-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing $472K From ClientsThe former broker pleaded guilty in September to second-degree theft by unlawful taking for scamming 24 investors.
February 04, 2022
Ex-NYLife Rep Gets 11-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing $1M From ClientHe spent the money on items including a BMW, Rolex watches, guns and child support payments, according to the DOJ.
February 02, 2022
Wells Fargo 'Manipulated' FINRA Arbitration Process: JudgeFINRA allowed one lawyer to "secretly red line" the list of arbitrators under consideration, according to a ruling.
February 02, 2022
Ex-LPL Rep Charged With Fraud, Could Get 37 Years Behind BarsThe former LPL broker is accused of raiding clients' annuities, the Justice Department says.
January 25, 2022
Ex-UBS Broker Spent $4.6M of Client Money on Gifts for Women: SECThe former broker is charged with defrauding a family out of more than $5 million.
January 24, 2022
Merrill Fires Advisor Who Threw Racist Insults, Drink at Smoothie ShopJames Iannazzo was charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass.