Vancouver (November 26, 2019) – The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) panel found Todd Norman…
Ontario men charged for illegal stock sales by U.S. regulator
Miami (July 16, 2020) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused three men of defrauding investors out of more than US$1.9 million in illegal stock sales in connection with Arizona-based wind turbine company, Thunderbird Power Corp. The U.S....
Casting a light on elder financial abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2020 – Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem. June 15 is the ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’, which provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of the abuse and threats that older persons are facing by raising awareness...
OSC found Quadriga’s mysterious collapse was due to fraud
Toronto (June 12, 2020) – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) found out that the cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX collapsed in 2019 due to a fraud committed by its late founder Gerald Cotten, according to an investigative report published on June 11. When the...
Surrey accountant banned for his role in real estate marketing scheme
Vancouver (June 8, 2020) – Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) banned Surrey accountant, Vasant Pragjibhai Patel, for his part in a high-profile real estate marketing scheme, for which he allegedly obtained $425,000 in commission. A hearing panel of the...
Five B.C. residents allegedly involved in US$15 million pyramid Ponzi scheme
Vancouver (May 28, 2020) – The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) accused five B.C. residents of helping to promote a U.S. based Ponzi and pyramid scheme in connection with fake gold mining operations. Monita Hung Mui Chan, Sabrina Ling Huei Wei, Justin...