SEC Charges Four Individuals in Crypto Pyramid Scheme that Targeted Spanish-Speaking Communities
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Dorado, Security (finance), Florida Department, Financial services, New York City Police Department corruption and misconduct, Insurance fraud, Bureau, 2009 Brazilian federal budget, Commission, Investment, State Security Investigations Service, Financial regulation, Mining, Property, Division, Forensic Services, Cryptocurrency
These memberships purportedly gave investors an interest in profits from Forcount’s supposed crypto asset trading and mining operations.
Key Points:
- These memberships purportedly gave investors an interest in profits from Forcount’s supposed crypto asset trading and mining operations.
- Investors could also participate in Forcount’s referral program, which, as the complaint alleges, incentivized recruiting new victims.
- In a parallel action, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York today announced criminal charges against Da Silva and Tacuri.
- The SEC’s ongoing investigation is being conducted by Shannon Keyes and Christopher Mele of the SEC’s New York Regional Office.