Prosecutors want 6-1/2 year sentence for former Merrill Lynch adviser Thomas Buck
Merrill Lynch terminated Buck in 2015, citing “loss of confidence” in him after 34 years at the firm.
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SEC seeks to oust Tesla CEO Musk over go-private tweet
Peter Henning, a law professor and a former SEC lawyer, said it's the first fraud case involving use of social media by the CEO of a public company.
Fair Finance trustee tries for legal jackpot one last time
Without a big settlement, or a resounding victory at trial, victims in the fraud would be left with an underwhelming recovery—currently 11 cents on the dollar, based on distributions of $18 million in December 2015 and $5 million last October.
Indiana joins nationwide effort to crack down on cryptocurrency fraud
The effort, dubbed “Operation Cryptosweep,” is being coordinated by the North American Securities Administrators Association.
Judge orders ex-CEO to pay nearly $850K in Veros Ponzi scheme
A former finance company chief with a history of securities law violations has been ordered to pay almost $850,000 in connection with the sale of shady securities based on farm loans.
Tim Durham fraud victims eke out additional recovery
Investors in the Durham-owned Fair Finance Co. are slated to receive an additional $5 million soon, boosting their recovery to $23 million—which works out to about 11 cents on the dollar for their $208 million in losses.
Former Indianapolis entrepreneur charged with fraud in real estate deal
An entrepreneur, rapper and actor who had dreams of becoming a major Indianapolis real estate developer faces charges of securities fraud, the Indiana Secretary of State’s office said Tuesday.
Convicted fraudster accuses attorney of secret relationship with his then wife
In an attempt to reopen his case, Keenan Hauke says Barnes and Thornburg partner Larry Mackey—who is now married to Hauke’s ex-wife—did not adequately represent him.
Former heavy-hitter stockbroker Buck charged with fraud
Thomas. J. Buck, a former top investment broker who was fired by the local office of Merrill Lynch in 2015 after nearly 34 years with the firm, is now facing serious prison time, according to federal officials.
Bloomington financial adviser sentenced to 33 months in prison
Authorities say the man defrauded a longtime client out of nearly $1.2 million and spent that money on vacations, golf club memberships, meals and retail purchases.
Securities-fraud clash to get U.S. Supreme Court scrutiny
The investors, led by the Indiana Public Retirement System, urged the Supreme Court not to take up the dispute.
Indiana settles with securities firm over agent who ran Ponzi scheme
The state has settled with NYLife Securities LLC over the activities of an Indiana wealth manager with an extravagant lifestyle who killed himself while being investigated for operating a Ponzi scheme that took millions of dollars from dozens of investors.
Two men charged with securities fraud for alleged Ponzi scheme
George R. McKown, 65, of Indianapolis and another man are accused of taking part in a Ponzi-like scheme that robbed numerous investors of their retirement savings.
Securities watchdog bans second broker in alleged Veros Ponzi scheme
FINRA permanently banned a former stockbroker from practicing in the securities industry after he refused to testify about an ongoing civil Ponzi scheme suit.
Risk-averse CNO caught up in hedge fund nightmare
A deal struck two years ago aimed at offloading the risks associated with a big block of long-term care insurance has come back to haunt the Carmel-based company in a big way.
Indiana Supreme Court disbars convicted fraudster Durham
Timothy Durham was convicted in 2012 for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defraud investors in Fair Finance Co. of more than $200 million. He is currently serving a 50-year federal prison sentence.
Hamilton County man to serve prison time for securities fraud
The Secretary of State's office said Steven Garland claimed to be the director of commodities trading at Goldman Sachs and solicited investment money from his victims, saying he would invest it on their behalf.
Former investment broker sentenced to one year
Ronald W. Nichter, 60, was found guilty of siphoning more than $160,000 from the investment accounts of 14 clients, including several who lived in Anderson, Pendleton, Greenfield and Shirley.
Investment broker’s plea deal erases 20 felony counts
Robert E. Wilson of Indianapolis originally faced up to eight years in prison on 20 securities-related felony counts. Under a plea agreement, he’ll serve six months probation on one misdemeanor count.
Carmel financial adviser found guilty of fraud
Prosecutors said Jamie C. Lopez used money from the retirement accounts of his victims to buy automobiles, make mortgage payments and pay for home landscaping.