mbreitfelder
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Conflict of interests much?? Who watches the watchdog?? Holy cow, this is bad optics!!
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Problem GreyMountain Management's Nest of Binary Scam Brokers
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I am having an issue with a company
If this don’t involve INSIDER TRADING…what does, of course they knew ahead of the coming short selling prohibition…..and much more….
The BaFin explained the increase in trade in Wirecard papers with the higher fluctuations in the share price due to media reports and ad hoc reports from the company, the Federal Ministry of Finance said in a reply. The increased Wirecard share transactions of the BaFin employees are compared to other Dax stocks, where the volatility has increased, "not unusual or not noticeable."
According to the Ministry of Finance, around 20 percent of BaFin employees reported private financial transactions in 2019 and the first half of 2020. They were all approved by the line managers. This confirmed that there was no knowledge of inside information about private financial transactions.
mbreitfelder
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SMDH, anyone with a brain would know that it is insider trading!! No one will be punished unless the EU does someth...what am I thinking, they won't do anything either.
sam.peters
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It's absolutely crazy how deep this rabbit hole has gone!
mbreitfelder
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What you are reading here is just the beginnings of the rabbit holes. Think of rabbit holes off of rabbit holes off of rabbit holes.
For sure, too many Rabbit holes, German CosaNostra
https://irpimedia.irpi.eu/wirecard-collapse-italy/
Interesting to notice such huge workload hiding these funds, well let’s assume German Prosecutors are interested into Cayman National Bank practices…..
https://irpimedia.irpi.eu/wirecard-collapse-italy/
Interesting to notice such huge workload hiding these funds, well let’s assume German Prosecutors are interested into Cayman National Bank practices…..
Pharaoh
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Anyone got champagne handy?
https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8231-20
Release Number 8231-20
CFTC Charges 5 Canadians, 1 American, and 4 Companies in $165 Million Global Binary Options Fraud Scheme
September 02, 2020
Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the filing of a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas charging six individuals and four companies with operating a fraudulent binary options trading scheme that received over $165 million in connection with illegal, off-exchange binary option transactions on currency pairs, oil, and other commodities.
The complaint charges that from at least May 1, 2013 through April 29, 2018, three Canadian brothers—defendants David Cartu, Jonathan Cartu, and Joshua Cartu—marketed, offered, and sold illegal, off-exchange binary options to retail customers on websites under the BeeOptions, Glenridge Capital, and Rumelia Capital binary option brands. As alleged in the complaint, the Cartu brothers, along with a pair of Canadian brothers living in Israel—defendants Leeav Peretz and Nati Peretz—operated call centers primarily located in Israel that targeted and victimized U.S. residents by promising “quick” returns of “between 60-85%” by trading binary options. The complaint further alleges that, at the direction of the Cartu and Peretz brothers, the individual brokers soliciting U.S. customers falsely represented their financial expertise, compensation structure, physical location, and identity. These brokers also falsely claimed that the offered binary option transactions were profitable, when the majority of customers lost money. Also charged in the alleged fraud is Ryan Masten of Austin, Texas, and his company BareIt Media LLC d/b/a SignalPush, a Texas entity, as well as All Out Marketing Limited, Blue Moon Investments, Ltd., and Orlando Union Inc., each an offshore entity owned and controlled by one of the Cartu brothers.
“The scope and breadth of the fraudulent activity alleged in this case is only matched by that of the international and domestic cooperation organized to prosecute it,” said Division of Enforcement Director James McDonald. “The CFTC is committed to leveraging not only our resources, but also our extensive relationships with domestic and foreign partners, to root out misconduct in our derivatives markets.”
Case Background
The complaint charges that, unbeknownst to customers, beginning on or before September 26, 2015, the binary option transactions offered by BeeOptions, Glenridge Capital, and Rumelia Capital were executed on an internet-based trading platform developed and operated by the Cartu brothers and Masten. As alleged in the complaint, customers of the Cartu brands, and later customers of other binary options brands operated by third-parties, accessed the Cartu platform through each individual binary brand’s website. The complaint charges that the Cartu brothers and Masten, acting through the defendant entities, controlled these transactions and manipulated the results of some trades to force customer losses and generate profits for themselves.
As alleged in the complaint, the Cartu brothers also operated Greymountain Management Limited, a now-defunct “payment processor” that maintained its principal place of business in Ireland. The Cartu brothers used Greymountain to facilitate the transfer of funds from customers in the U.S. and elsewhere for illegal, off-exchange binary option transactions. Through Greymountain and other related entities, the Cartu brothers processed over $165 million in credit card payments for binary option transactions. The complaint further alleges that Masten and SignalPush provided trade signals and auto-trader services to customers, and failed to register with the CFTC as required.
In its continuing litigation against the defendants, the CFTC seeks disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, civil monetary penalties, restitution for the benefit of customers, permanent registration and trading bans, and a permanent injunction from future violations of the Commodity Exchange Act as charged.
The CFTC cautions victims that restitution orders may not result in the recovery of money lost, because the wrongdoers may not have sufficient funds or assets. The CFTC will continue to fight vigorously for the protection of customers to ensure wrongdoers are held accountable.
The CFTC thanks the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for their assistance in this matter. Earlier this year, the OSC commenced a proceeding against the Cartu brothers for violations of securities law involving over 700 Ontarian investors and over $1.4 million Canadian dollars. The CFTC also thanks and acknowledges the assistance of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, International Financial Services Commission of Belize, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, Central Bank of Ireland, Israel Securities Authority, Malta Financial Services Authority, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, and the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority.
The Division of Enforcement staff members responsible for this case are Heather Dasso, Benjamin E. Sedrish, Stacie Pan, Elizabeth N. Pendleton, Elizabeth Streit, Scott R. Williamson, and Robert T. Howell.
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The CFTC has issued several customer protection Fraud Advisories that provide the warning signs of fraud, including the Binary Options and Fraud Advisory, which alerts customers to this type of fraud and list simple ways to spot it.
The CFTC also strongly urges the public to verify a company’s registration with the Commission before committing funds. If unregistered, a customer should be wary of providing funds to that entity. A company’s registration status can be found using NFA BASIC.
Customers can report suspicious activities or information, such as possible violations of commodity trading laws, to the CFTC Division of Enforcement via a toll-free hotline 866-FON-CFTC (866-366-2382) or file a tip or complaint online.
This is how it's done. People like Mbreitfelder digging and passing on info. Victims reporting as many details as possible to all applicable regulators. Then, when enough evidence of a serious crime is gathered, regulators, singly or in groups, step in and take action. Anyone who says "Don't bother to report it to the regulators since they never do anything" is endorsing letting scams like Grey Mountain Management keep running.
I hope all of these people end up having to serve 50+ years before being eligible for parole.
https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8231-20
Release Number 8231-20
CFTC Charges 5 Canadians, 1 American, and 4 Companies in $165 Million Global Binary Options Fraud Scheme
September 02, 2020
Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the filing of a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas charging six individuals and four companies with operating a fraudulent binary options trading scheme that received over $165 million in connection with illegal, off-exchange binary option transactions on currency pairs, oil, and other commodities.
The complaint charges that from at least May 1, 2013 through April 29, 2018, three Canadian brothers—defendants David Cartu, Jonathan Cartu, and Joshua Cartu—marketed, offered, and sold illegal, off-exchange binary options to retail customers on websites under the BeeOptions, Glenridge Capital, and Rumelia Capital binary option brands. As alleged in the complaint, the Cartu brothers, along with a pair of Canadian brothers living in Israel—defendants Leeav Peretz and Nati Peretz—operated call centers primarily located in Israel that targeted and victimized U.S. residents by promising “quick” returns of “between 60-85%” by trading binary options. The complaint further alleges that, at the direction of the Cartu and Peretz brothers, the individual brokers soliciting U.S. customers falsely represented their financial expertise, compensation structure, physical location, and identity. These brokers also falsely claimed that the offered binary option transactions were profitable, when the majority of customers lost money. Also charged in the alleged fraud is Ryan Masten of Austin, Texas, and his company BareIt Media LLC d/b/a SignalPush, a Texas entity, as well as All Out Marketing Limited, Blue Moon Investments, Ltd., and Orlando Union Inc., each an offshore entity owned and controlled by one of the Cartu brothers.
“The scope and breadth of the fraudulent activity alleged in this case is only matched by that of the international and domestic cooperation organized to prosecute it,” said Division of Enforcement Director James McDonald. “The CFTC is committed to leveraging not only our resources, but also our extensive relationships with domestic and foreign partners, to root out misconduct in our derivatives markets.”
Case Background
The complaint charges that, unbeknownst to customers, beginning on or before September 26, 2015, the binary option transactions offered by BeeOptions, Glenridge Capital, and Rumelia Capital were executed on an internet-based trading platform developed and operated by the Cartu brothers and Masten. As alleged in the complaint, customers of the Cartu brands, and later customers of other binary options brands operated by third-parties, accessed the Cartu platform through each individual binary brand’s website. The complaint charges that the Cartu brothers and Masten, acting through the defendant entities, controlled these transactions and manipulated the results of some trades to force customer losses and generate profits for themselves.
As alleged in the complaint, the Cartu brothers also operated Greymountain Management Limited, a now-defunct “payment processor” that maintained its principal place of business in Ireland. The Cartu brothers used Greymountain to facilitate the transfer of funds from customers in the U.S. and elsewhere for illegal, off-exchange binary option transactions. Through Greymountain and other related entities, the Cartu brothers processed over $165 million in credit card payments for binary option transactions. The complaint further alleges that Masten and SignalPush provided trade signals and auto-trader services to customers, and failed to register with the CFTC as required.
In its continuing litigation against the defendants, the CFTC seeks disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, civil monetary penalties, restitution for the benefit of customers, permanent registration and trading bans, and a permanent injunction from future violations of the Commodity Exchange Act as charged.
The CFTC cautions victims that restitution orders may not result in the recovery of money lost, because the wrongdoers may not have sufficient funds or assets. The CFTC will continue to fight vigorously for the protection of customers to ensure wrongdoers are held accountable.
The CFTC thanks the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for their assistance in this matter. Earlier this year, the OSC commenced a proceeding against the Cartu brothers for violations of securities law involving over 700 Ontarian investors and over $1.4 million Canadian dollars. The CFTC also thanks and acknowledges the assistance of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, International Financial Services Commission of Belize, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, Central Bank of Ireland, Israel Securities Authority, Malta Financial Services Authority, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, and the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority.
The Division of Enforcement staff members responsible for this case are Heather Dasso, Benjamin E. Sedrish, Stacie Pan, Elizabeth N. Pendleton, Elizabeth Streit, Scott R. Williamson, and Robert T. Howell.
* * * * * * *
CFTC’s Binary Options Fraud AdvisoriesThe CFTC has issued several customer protection Fraud Advisories that provide the warning signs of fraud, including the Binary Options and Fraud Advisory, which alerts customers to this type of fraud and list simple ways to spot it.
The CFTC also strongly urges the public to verify a company’s registration with the Commission before committing funds. If unregistered, a customer should be wary of providing funds to that entity. A company’s registration status can be found using NFA BASIC.
Customers can report suspicious activities or information, such as possible violations of commodity trading laws, to the CFTC Division of Enforcement via a toll-free hotline 866-FON-CFTC (866-366-2382) or file a tip or complaint online.
-CFTC-
This is how it's done. People like Mbreitfelder digging and passing on info. Victims reporting as many details as possible to all applicable regulators. Then, when enough evidence of a serious crime is gathered, regulators, singly or in groups, step in and take action. Anyone who says "Don't bother to report it to the regulators since they never do anything" is endorsing letting scams like Grey Mountain Management keep running.
I hope all of these people end up having to serve 50+ years before being eligible for parole.
mbreitfelder
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Both of the USA CFTC case and the Canadian OSC case are rather weak and the amount of money involved is way understated. I hope that David is living it up in the Republic of Georgia. You can't hide from us David....I did have some bourbon Pharoah!
Scam Reporters
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''... BeeOptions, Glenridge Capital, and Rumelia Capital ...''
the bold letters one was also handled via people revealed in this thread: GMM (or people around them).
We know for a fact that there is a connection, if anything is obtained (e.g. company name, agent name etc), we shall publish here.
the bold letters one was also handled via people revealed in this thread: GMM (or people around them).
We know for a fact that there is a connection, if anything is obtained (e.g. company name, agent name etc), we shall publish here.
sam.peters
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That's quite the result! Wow!
I wonder how well they covered their paper trail.
I wonder how well they covered their paper trail.
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