https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/ Every market manipulation enforcement action added to the library, newest first, each linked to its primary source. en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:02:57 GMT https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mark-d-hanf-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mark-d-hanf-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Mark D. Hanf and Hoai-Nam Chu Phan a/k/a Nam Phan, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-trijya-vakil-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-trijya-vakil-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Trijya Vakil and Neeraj Visen, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-corey-ortiz-free-riding-and-parking-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-corey-ortiz-free-riding-and-parking-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Corey Ortiz, alleging conduct this library classifies as free riding and parking. The release records disgorgement of $199,710. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC free-riding-and-parking https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-david-t-gilchrist-christopher-aaron-novinger-rebecca-novinger-ponzi-schemes-/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-david-t-gilchrist-christopher-aaron-novinger-rebecca-novinger-ponzi-schemes-/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against David T. Gilchrist, Christopher Aaron Novinger, Rebecca Novinger, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mordechai-haim-ferder-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mordechai-haim-ferder-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Mordechai Haim Ferder and 4 others, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-gabriel-perez-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-gabriel-perez-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission obtained a judgment against Gabriel Perez, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $65,000. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mayur-baviskar-free-riding-and-parking-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mayur-baviskar-free-riding-and-parking-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Mayur Baviskar, alleging conduct this library classifies as free riding and parking. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC free-riding-and-parking https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gavin-wolfe-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gavin-wolfe-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Gavin Wolfe, Jason Satsky, Defendants and SA 1083 LLC, Relief Defendants, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jesse-r-mitchell-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jesse-r-mitchell-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Jesse R. Mitchell, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-andrew-spaventa-boiler-rooms-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-andrew-spaventa-boiler-rooms-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Andrew Spaventa, The Spaventa Group LLC, TSG Capital Advisors LLC and TSG Alpha Partners LLC, alleging conduct this library classifies as boiler rooms. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC boiler-rooms https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-leor-moshe-jacob-goldman-isaac-odes-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-leor-moshe-jacob-goldman-isaac-odes-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Leor Moshe, Jacob Goldman, Isaac Odes, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-goliath-ventures-inc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-goliath-ventures-inc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought an action against Goliath Ventures Inc. and CEO, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-benjamin-tesfaye-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-benjamin-tesfaye-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Benjamin Tesfaye, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records disgorgement of $18,668, prejudgment interest of $2,168. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-goliath-ventures-inc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-goliath-ventures-inc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Goliath Ventures, Inc. and Christopher A. Delgado, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-frank-m-cerisano-jr-spoofing-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-frank-m-cerisano-jr-spoofing-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Frank M. Cerisano Jr., alleging conduct this library classifies as spoofing. The release records disgorgement of $1.1 million. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC spoofing https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gotbit-consulting-llc-a-k-a-gotbit-hedge-fund-wash-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gotbit-consulting-llc-a-k-a-gotbit-hedge-fund-wash-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Gotbit Consulting LLC a/k/a Gotbit Hedge Fund and Fedor Kedrov, alleging conduct this library classifies as wash trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC wash-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-george-santos-price-manipulation-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-george-santos-price-manipulation-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission obtained a judgment against George Santos, alleging conduct this library classifies as price manipulation. The release records a civil penalty of $35,000. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC price-manipulation https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-aras-investment-business-group-s-a-p-i-de-c-v-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-aras-investment-business-group-s-a-p-i-de-c-v-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Aras Investment Business Group S.A.P.I. de C.V. and 5 others, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jamal-jimmy-chammout-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jamal-jimmy-chammout-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Jamal (“Jimmy”) Chammout, Ali El Siblani, Ali Jawad and Rabih Rakha, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $497,124, disgorgement of $218,082, prejudgment interest of $72,364. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-michael-j-forster-pump-and-dump-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-michael-j-forster-pump-and-dump-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Michael J. Forster, alleging conduct this library classifies as pump and dump. The release records disgorgement of $144,320. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC pump-and-dump https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-joshua-a-weiss-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-joshua-a-weiss-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Joshua A. Weiss, alleging conduct this library classifies as paid stock promotion. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC paid-stock-promotion https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-robert-yedid-andrew-kaufman-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-robert-yedid-andrew-kaufman-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Robert Yedid, Andrew Kaufman, and Mark Jacobs, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-weiguo-zhai-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-weiguo-zhai-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Weiguo Zhai, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records disgorgement of $10,006, prejudgment interest of $1,535. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-north-carolina-commodity-pool-operator-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-north-carolina-commodity-pool-operator-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought an action against North Carolina Commodity Pool Operator and His Company, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nanobit-limited-et-al-chat-group-pumps-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nanobit-limited-et-al-chat-group-pumps-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against NanoBit Limited, et al., alleging conduct this library classifies as chat group pumps. The release records a civil penalty of $1.2 million, disgorgement of $532,649, prejudgment interest of $81,957. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC chat-group-pumps https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-stephen-j-czarnik-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-stephen-j-czarnik-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Stephen J. Czarnik, alleging conduct this library classifies as paid stock promotion and unregistered distributions. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC paid-stock-promotion unregistered-distributions https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mingran-wang-spoofing-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mingran-wang-spoofing-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Mingran Wang, alleging conduct this library classifies as spoofing. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC spoofing https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-casey-muggleston-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-casey-muggleston-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Casey Muggleston, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-sanders-family-office-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-sanders-family-office-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Sanders Family Office, Margaret Sanders and Francisco J. Herrera, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release records disgorgement of $3.0 million. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-justin-jennings-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-justin-jennings-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Justin Jennings and Vortex Strategies LLC, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-bruce-cameron-conway-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-bruce-cameron-conway-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Bruce Cameron Conway, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gerard-ryan-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gerard-ryan-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Gerard Ryan, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-rakesh-ahuja-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-rakesh-ahuja-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Rakesh Ahuja, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-santos-kidd-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-santos-kidd-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Santos Kidd, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release records disgorgement of $285,156, prejudgment interest of $37,467. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jianqing-li-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jianqing-li-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against JianQing Li, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nathan-fuller-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nathan-fuller-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Nathan Fuller, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-google-employee-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-google-employee-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought an action against Google Employee, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nipun-kumar-jami-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nipun-kumar-jami-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Nipun Kumar Jami, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records disgorgement of $1.3 million. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gabriel-gershowitz-esq-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gabriel-gershowitz-esq-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Gabriel Gershowitz, Esq., alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-oskar-elmgart-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-oskar-elmgart-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Oskar Elmgart and Raymond Leibman, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $63,050, disgorgement of $63,050, prejudgment interest of $6,173. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-robert-newell-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-robert-newell-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Robert Newell, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-douglas-p-farr-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-douglas-p-farr-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Douglas P. Farr, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $35,185, disgorgement of $35,185, prejudgment interest of $1,255. Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nicolo-nourafchan-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-nicolo-nourafchan-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Nicolo Nourafchan and 11 others, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-new-york-trader-spoofing-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-new-york-trader-spoofing-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission obtained a judgment against New York Trader, alleging conduct this library classifies as spoofing. The release records a civil penalty of $200,000. Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC spoofing https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-christopher-flagg-free-riding-and-parking-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-christopher-flagg-free-riding-and-parking-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Christopher Flagg, Daquan Lloyd and Travis Treusch, alleging conduct this library classifies as free riding and parking. The release records disgorgement of $56,390. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC free-riding-and-parking https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jai-sondhi-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-jai-sondhi-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Jai Sondhi, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-terrence-chalk-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-terrence-chalk-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Terrence Chalk, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release records disgorgement of $1.7 million. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-u-s-service-member-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-u-s-service-member-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought an action against U.S. Service Member, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-voyager-pacific-capital-management-llc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-voyager-pacific-capital-management-llc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Voyager Pacific Capital Management, LLC and 11 others, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-george-john-drazenovic-cpa-pump-and-dump-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-george-john-drazenovic-cpa-pump-and-dump-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against George John Drazenovic, CPA, alleging conduct this library classifies as pump and dump. The release records disgorgement of $331,595, prejudgment interest of $51,050. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC pump-and-dump https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-weizheng-zeng-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-weizheng-zeng-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Weizheng Zeng, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records disgorgement of $69,011. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-sudheesh-nambiar-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-sudheesh-nambiar-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Sudheesh Nambiar, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-geoffrey-allen-wall-pump-and-dump-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-geoffrey-allen-wall-pump-and-dump-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Geoffrey Allen Wall, alleging conduct this library classifies as pump and dump. The release records disgorgement of $3.2 million, prejudgment interest of $1.1 million. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC pump-and-dump https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-vestech-partners-llc-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-vestech-partners-llc-paid-stock-promotion-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Vestech Partners LLC, Marita Partners LLC, MI 15 LLC and and Riadh Fakhoury, alleging conduct this library classifies as paid stock promotion. The release records disgorgement of $1.1 million. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC paid-stock-promotion https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-caroline-j-campbell-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-caroline-j-campbell-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Caroline J. Campbell, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $157,066. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-michael-smith-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-michael-smith-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Michael Smith and Douglas Joshua Dalton, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-brent-david-willis-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-brent-david-willis-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Brent David Willis, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $175,000. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-brent-cranmer-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-brent-cranmer-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Brent Cranmer and Daniel McCormick, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-ronald-smith-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-ronald-smith-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Ronald Smith, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-titanium-capital-llc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-titanium-capital-llc-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action, since dismissed, against Titanium Capital LLC and Henry Abdo, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter produced a custodial sentence of 168 months. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-benjamin-taylor-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-benjamin-taylor-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Benjamin Taylor and Darina Windsor, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records disgorgement of $500,000. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-kevan-sadigh-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-kevan-sadigh-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Kevan Sadigh, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-bin-hao-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-bin-hao-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Bin Hao and Qidian LLC, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release records a civil penalty of $236,451, disgorgement of $1.5 million, prejudgment interest of $475,201. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-paul-w-jorgensen-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-paul-w-jorgensen-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Paul W. Jorgensen, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-canaccord-genuity-llc-marking-the-close-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-canaccord-genuity-llc-marking-the-close-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Canaccord Genuity LLC, alleging conduct this library classifies as marking the close, marking the open, pump and dump and wash trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC marking-the-close marking-the-open pump-and-dump wash-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-justin-sun-tron-foundation-limited-bittorrent-foundation-ltd-rainberry-inc-p/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-justin-sun-tron-foundation-limited-bittorrent-foundation-ltd-rainberry-inc-p/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation Limited, BitTorrent Foundation Ltd., Rainberry, Inc., and DeAndre Cortez Way, alleging conduct this library classifies as paid stock promotion and wash trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC paid-stock-promotion wash-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-zachary-miller-unregistered-distributions-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-zachary-miller-unregistered-distributions-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Zachary Miller, alleging conduct this library classifies as unregistered distributions. The release records disgorgement of $612,417, prejudgment interest of $119,204. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC unregistered-distributions https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-9185-26-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-9185-26-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission settled an action with the named respondents, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading and wash trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC insider-trading wash-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-joel-castellanos-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-joel-castellanos-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Joel Castellanos, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release records disgorgement of $46,862. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-joseph-c-lewis-carolyn-w-carter-patrick-j-o-connor-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-joseph-c-lewis-carolyn-w-carter-patrick-j-o-connor-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Joseph C. Lewis, Carolyn W. Carter, Patrick J. O’Connor, and Bryan L. Waugh, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-martin-tuncaydin-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-martin-tuncaydin-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Martin Tuncaydin, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gerald-shvartsman-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-gerald-shvartsman-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action, since dismissed, against Gerald Shvartsman, Michael Shvartsman and Rocket One Capital LLC, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-marat-likhtenstein-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-marat-likhtenstein-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Marat Likhtenstein, alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-ryan-squillante-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-ryan-squillante-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Ryan Squillante, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release does not state a monetary figure that we were able to extract. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-matthew-clark-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/cftc-matthew-clark-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission settled an action with Matthew Clark, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $14 million, disgorgement of $6.5 million. A parallel criminal matter is referenced in the release. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT CFTC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-kevin-a-van-de-grift-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-kevin-a-van-de-grift-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Kevin A. Van de Grift, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records disgorgement of $298,000. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-satish-appalakutty-ponzi-schemes-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-satish-appalakutty-ponzi-schemes-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought an action against Satish Appalakutty, Lorven Funds, Lorven Advisors LLC and Vistalytics Inc., alleging conduct this library classifies as ponzi schemes. No monetary relief has been recorded at this stage; the matter is an allegation and remains unproven. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC ponzi-schemes https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-saeid-jaberian-pump-and-dump-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-saeid-jaberian-pump-and-dump-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Saeid Jaberian, alleging conduct this library classifies as pump and dump. The release records disgorgement of $68,001, prejudgment interest of $10,223. A parallel criminal matter produced a custodial sentence of 18 months. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC pump-and-dump https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-brian-j-suthoff-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-brian-j-suthoff-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against Brian J. Suthoff, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $19,680. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mohit-verma-insider-trading-2026/ https://marketmanipulation.org/cases/sec-mohit-verma-insider-trading-2026/ In 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled an action with Mohit Verma, alleging conduct this library classifies as insider trading. The release records a civil penalty of $41,008. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SEC insider-trading