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Nextgen crypto assets seized in Australia for money laundering

Nextgen crypto assets have been seized in Australia under suspicion of money laundering. In a May 26th notice addressed to NextGen,  the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) states they


GSPartners securities fraud warning from AB, Canada

GSPartners has received a securities fraud warning from the Alberta Securities Commission. The ASC added GSPartners to its “Investment Caution List” on May 19th, 2023.


Eaconomy securities fraud warning from QC, Canada

Eaconomy has received a securities fraud warning from Quebec’s Autorite des Marches Financiers.


HyperNation securities fraud warning from QC, Canada

HyperNation has received a securities fraud warning from Quebec’s Autorite des Marches Financiers. As per the AMF’s May 24th investor warning; HyperNation is not registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and is not authorized to solicit investors in Québec. This is the equivalent of a securities fraud warning in other jurisdictions.


Richard Maike’s appeal dismissed, Dvorin & Syn updates

Richard Maike’s conviction appeal has been dismissed. The appeal was filed after a motion seeking an acquittal and new trial was denied last September.


BCN’s, GSPartners’ & PLC Ultima’s financial provider arrested

When MLM companies committing fraud tout a debit card, it’s typically obtained through shell companies attached to dodgy merchants. Both GSPartners’ and PLC Ultima offered debit cards through PMA Media Group, Aurae Lifestyle, Nvayo Limited, Club Swan and AU Card LLC – all owned by Christopher James Scanlon. Scanlon was arrested by US authorities at [Continue reading…]


Generation Zoe lawyer Gustavo Saavedra pleads guilty

The first of the arrested Generation Zoe defendants in Argentina has pled guilty. As reported by El Dario in Spanish on May 24th;


SEC & EmpiresX reach $34.8 million approved settlement

The SEC and EmpiresX have reached a $34.8 million settlement. The reached settlement consists of $32,178,397 in disgorgement and $2,661,554 in prejudgment interest.


CFTC & MTI reach settlement, pending Commission approval

On May 5th, a Texas District Court gave the CFTC a May 26th deadline to file for default judgment against Mirror Trading International (MTI). This prompted the CFTC to file a motion requesting the deadline be stayed on May 15th. In that filing, the CFTC revealed it had reached a settlement with MTI.


CFTC sues iComTech Ponzi scammers for commodities fraud

The CFTC has sued iComTech Ponzi scammers for commodities fraud. Name defendants in the CFTC’s May 24th filed Complaint are: