Convicted fraudsters banned by Ontario tribunal
SEC, SDNY file securities fraud and conspiracy charges
Serial scammer duped companies out of over US$1 million to fund fictional investigations
Investors were promised profits from crypto trading and mining
Regulator says host touted real estate investment scheme that took US$11 million from investors
If high rates persist, fraudulent activity could accelerate
Clients' assets misappropriated rather than invested, U.S. authorities charged
Trading ahead of pending merger deals led to SEC charges
"Cryptoqueen" Ruja Ignatova, the alleged co-conspirator, remains at large
Regulators allege the scheme took over US$300 million from investors