Tag: SEC

Herbalife Nutrition to Pay Over $122 Million

Attorney Review Guide
August 28, 2020

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (Herbalife), a U.S.-based publicly traded global nutrition company, has agreed to pay total penalties of more than $122 million to resolve the government’s investigation into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).  The resolution arises out of Herbalife’s scheme to falsify books and records and provide corrupt payments and benefits to […]

Defendant Convicted in Stanford International Bank $7 Billion Fraud Scheme

Attorney Review Guide
January 30, 2020

The former chief of Antigua’s Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) has pleaded guilty for his role in connection with the Stanford International Bank (SIB) Ponzi scheme. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick of the Southern District of Texas made the announcement. Leroy King, […]

Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme

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October 1, 2018

Maryland and Texas Men Indicted for Alleged $364 Million Ponzi Scheme—One of the Largest Ever Charged in Maryland Scheme Believed to Have Over 400 Victims Nationwide, Including Individual, Family Offices, and Investment Groups – FBI Seeking Information Regarding Additional Victims; SEC has Filed Related Civil Complaint The U.S. Attorneys Office of The District of Maryland […]