SEC Files Lawsuit Against Firm for $100 Million Stock Scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on alleged financial fraud, with a recent lawsuit highlighting the agency's commitment to protecting investors. Several firms and individuals are facing scrutiny for allegedly engaging in a $100 million stock scam.
Unicoin and Executives Sued by SEC for $100 Million Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Unicoin, a flashy crypto startup, alleging that the company and its executives misled investors while raising more than $100 million for its initiatives. The U.S. SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) accused cryptocurrency startup Unicoin and its top executives of orchestrating a massive fraud.
Details of the Alleged Scam
The SEC filed a complaint alleging that the defendants have stolen $100 million through a fraudulent crypto scam. The SEC shared a press release asserting that the defendants The SEC alleged that Unicoin claimed to have sold more than $3 billion in rights certificates when the company had only sold $110 million, and that the tokens and The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Unicoin and its executives Tuesday, alleging they violated securities laws in raising over $100 million for its projects.
Atlas Trading: Eight Individuals Charged in $100 Million Scheme
The U.S. SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has filed a lawsuit against eight individuals from Atlas Trading for a $100 million stock manipulation scheme. The SEC alleges a coordinated effort to artificially inflate stock prices for illicit gains.
Legal Ramifications
The complaint also charges Unicoin’s general counsel, Richard Devlin, with violating the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws by negligently making similar misrepresentations and omissions. These charges underscore the SEC's commitment to holding all parties accountable in cases of alleged securities fraud.