Litigation
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Ex-Broker Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for $2.9M Securities Scheme
By Jeff BermanThe former broker diverted clients' funds to repay previous investors and for his own use, according to DOJ.
December 29, 2022
JPMorgan Sued by Virgin Islands for Facilitating Epstein Abuse"Human trafficking was the principal business of the accounts Epstein maintained at JPMorgan," the complaint states.
December 27, 2022
Ex-Broker Gets 20 Years in Prison Over Ponzi, COVID-19 Fraud SchemesChristopher Parris took $7.4 million in advance payments for N95 masks he knew he couldn't deliver.
December 22, 2022
10 of the Biggest Financial Frauds of the Past 25 YearsFTX is only one of the many massive fraud cases to rock the financial world in recent decades.
December 21, 2022
The 5 Worst Advisor Crime Cases of 2022Stalking, intimidation, even murder — some of the biggest cases this year went beyond finances.
December 20, 2022
Ex-Merrill Advisor Who Threw Smoothie Catches FINRA's Eye Over Cash TransactionsFINRA says James Iannazzo structured cash transactions in his personal accounts to avoid federal reporting requirements.
December 20, 2022
Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7B for Mistreating ClientsThe action includes a $1.7 billion fine tied to issues with the bank's car loans, mortgages and deposit accounts.
December 15, 2022
TIAA Trader Charged in $47M Insider SchemeLawrence Billimek worked for TIAA unit Nuveen, where he allegedly sent tips to former day trader Alan Williams; both were arrested Wednesday.