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Emerson Pires & Flavio Goncalves cop $45.8M SEC judgment

Emerson Pires and Flavio Goncalves, co-founders of the EmpiresX Ponzi scheme, have copped a $45.8 million judgment in their SEC fraud case.


Leonard Johnson avoids prison for USFIA Gemcoin fraud

One of the executive ringleaders behind USFIA’s GemCoin Ponzi scheme has avoided prison. Leonard Stacy Johnson pled guilty to two counts of fraud in July 2019. On June 5th, Johnson was sentenced to two years probation and $45,871 in restitution.


Dmatrx pyramid fraud warning from Russia

Dmatrx has received a pyramid fraud warning from Russia. As per the Central Bank of Russia’s June 20th warning, Dmatrx exhibits “signs of a “financial pyramid”.


It’s Only 5 and Elton Potts fined $10,000 for securities fraud

It’s Only 5 and owner Elton Potts have received a $10,000 securities fraud cease and desist from Michigan. As per the Corporation, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau 19th April notice;


Canadian regulator requests GSPartners investor contact

Saskatchewan’s Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority has requested GSPartners investors get in contact.


Generation Zoe’s Gustavo Saavedra sentenced to 4 yrs prison

The first of “around 31” Generation Zoe defendants has been sentenced to four years in prison. Gustavo Saavedra, who worked as a lawyer for Generation Zoe, pled guilty to fraud charges last month. Following entry of his guilty plea, Saavedra was subject to an “abbreviated trial” as per Argentinian law.


Rolvi Trading securities & pyramid fraud warning from NZ

Rolvi Trading has received a securities and pyramid fraud warning from New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority.


Infinity2Global criminal restitution tops $10 million

Richard Maike, Doyce G. Barnes and Faraday Hosseinipour will pay back over $10 million dollars in Infinity2Global restitution. As per a June 6th restitution order;


Profit Connect victim claims procedure approved

Profit Connect victims will soon be able to file claims with the court-appointed Receivership. On June 13th, the Profit Connect Receiver’s proposed claims submission process received court approval.


ArbiStar’s Santi Fuentes prosecuted for €92 mill+ Ponzi

Following his arrest in Spain back in late 2020, Santi Fuentes has been charged in relation to ArbiStar. Spanish prosecutors allege ArbiStar was a $92 million plus Ponzi scheme.