SEC brings market manipulation charges against day trader
On April 20, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against Harsh V. Patel, for allegedly perpetrating a market manipulation scheme.
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SFC secures order to freeze assets of up to $219M belonging to suspected manipulators of KNT shares
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has granted an interim injunction order against four suspected manipulators of the shares of KNT Holdings Limited.
Australian Court sentences trader for market manipulation
Mr Eghrari was warned on multiple occasions by one of his brokers, Bell Direct, about his trading activity.
NZ watchdog files market manipulation case against retail investor
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed High Court civil proceedings against Franco Belgiorno-Nettis.
BofA Securities resolves criminal investigation involving alleged market manipulation schemes
As part of the resolution, the Justice Department has declined to prosecute BoAS, and BoAS will disgorge approximately $1.96 million.
HK Court sentences market manipulators to community service for up to 240 hours
The Eastern Magistrates’ Court of Hong Kong has sentenced Lin Tai Fung and his brother-in-law, Or Chun Nin, to 240 hours and 160 hours of community service.
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA ban on three individuals for market manipulation
The Upper Tribunal has upheld the FCA’s decision to ban Diego Urra, Jorge Lopez Gonzalez and Poojan Sheth from working in financial services.
ASIC takes Delta Power & Energy (Vales Point) to Court for alleged futures market manipulation
ASIC is suing Delta Power & Energy (Vales Point) Pty Ltd for allegedly manipulating the ASX 24 market.
HK regulator takes action against numerous suspects for alleged Smartac shares manipulation
The SFC commences MMT proceedings against Deng Yi Feng’s former chairman and others over suspected manipulation of Smartac shares.
NZ regulator warns online trader for suspected market manipulation
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand has issued a warning to an individual online trader for suspected market manipulation.
