Ponzi scheme
William R. Schantz III's $4.6M Ponzi Scheme and Fraud
William R. Schantz III and Verto Capital Management LLC settled SEC charges for operating a Ponzi scheme, paying over $4.6 million in penalties.
Maria Santos White-Collar CrimeGarfield M. Taylor's $27.9M Ponzi Scheme and Securities Fraud
Garfield M. Taylor and Jeffrey A. King orchestrated a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme through Garfield Taylor, Inc., resulting in $27.9M in penalties.
Catherine Bell Ponzi SchemesAmir A. Sardari's $3.4M Clean Energy Investment Fraud
Amir A. Sardari and Narysa Sardari Luddy charged with $3.4M offering fraud through Energy & Environmental Investments in a Ponzi scheme targeting clean energy investors.
Daniel Reeves Ponzi SchemesStafford Y.L. Mew's $10M Prime-Bank Fraud Scheme
Stafford Y.L. Mew and four co-defendants sentenced in Western District of Washington for $10 million prime-bank fraud scheme involving wire fraud and money laundering.
Daniel Reeves White-Collar CrimeSteven Brewer's $5.2M World Vision Entertainment Ponzi Scheme
Steven Brewer was permanently enjoined in the World Vision Entertainment Ponzi scheme case, with SEC ordering $5.2M in disgorgement and penalties.
Victoria Chase Ponzi SchemesRobert R. Parrish's $212K ATM Investment Ponzi Scheme Fraud
Robert R. Parrish and co-conspirators operated a Ponzi scheme involving fraudulent ATM investment contracts and unregistered securities, resulting in $212,077 penalty.
Daniel Reeves White-Collar CrimeLoretta Antrim Ostrich Breeding Fraud: $819K Investment Scheme
Loretta Antrim involved in fraudulent ostrich breeding investment scheme that raised over $819,000 from investors through deceptive investment contracts.
Victoria Chase Ponzi SchemesFrederick Harris $75M Prime Bank Scheme - $5.1M Penalty
Frederick Harris and co-defendants orchestrated a $75 million prime bank fraud scheme. The SEC obtained summary judgment, imposing permanent injunctions and penalties.
Daniel Reeves Ponzi SchemesBetty Ann Rubin: $763K Ponzi Scheme in Oil & Gas Partnerships
Betty Ann Rubin implicated in SEC settlement involving $763,678 disgorgement for Ponzi-like scheme operating through oil and gas limited partnerships.
Daniel Reeves Ponzi SchemesRobert A. McDonald: $3.8M Penalty in $135M Payphone Ponzi Scheme
Robert A. McDonald faced SEC action for role in $135 million payphone investment Ponzi scheme through Alpha Telcom, resulting in $3.8M penalty and injunction.
Daniel Reeves Ponzi SchemesLalaine Ledford: $345M Ponzi Scheme Results in $184M Penalty
Lalaine Ledford was involved in a $345 million Ponzi-like scheme orchestrated by Kevin B. Merrill and others, resulting in significant penalties and restitution.
Daniel Reeves Ponzi SchemesAri J. Lauer's $1B DC Solar Ponzi Scheme Enablement
Ari J. Lauer, 61, sentenced to 11 years, 5 months for his role as attorney enabling the DC Solar Ponzi scheme in Eastern District of California.
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