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SEC Charges Two Companies in $130 Million Crypto Trading Scheme

By Micah Zimmerman

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The SEC charged BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd. with running a fraudulent crypto scheme that raised over $130 million using false regulatory filings.

Key facts

  • The SEC filed a complaint against BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd. for allegedly defrauding retail investors of over $130 million.
  • The defendants allegedly submitted false Form ADV and Form D filings and displayed fake certificates with the SEC seal to mislead investors.
  • The SEC charged both companies with violating federal securities antifraud provisions and is seeking permanent injunctions, disgorgement, and civil penalties.

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Bitcoin Magazine SEC Charges Two Companies in $130 Million Crypto Trading Scheme The SEC has charged two companies with defrauding investors of over $130 million through a crypto Ponzi-like scheme. This post SEC Charges Two Companies in $130 Million Crypto Trading Scheme first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman .