Securities fraud

Carlos Watson films a TV debate in 2018.

Carlos Watson’s Lawsuit Could Backfire and Land Him in Jail

The government is accusing the embattled Ozy founder of misusing discovery materials in his criminal case to launch a civil lawsuit against other media companies.

Justin Baragona

‘MADE MILLIONS’

U.K. Billionaire Accused of ‘Brazen’ U.S. Insider Trading

Joe Lewis, who owns a majority stake in British soccer club Tottenham Hotspur, allegedly orchestrated a sprawling scheme involving his employees, friends, and lovers.

AJ McDougall

Former U.S. Army financial counselor Caz Craffy has been indicted in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme in which he allegedly targeted Gold Star families.

EXPLOITATIVE

Ex-Army Staffer Charged With Fraud of Gold Star Families

Caz Craffy, 41, is accused of using his position as an Army financial counselor to target Gold Star families and sway them to invest their benefits in accounts he managed.

Isabella Ramirez

Guo Wengui, an exiled Chinese businessman with ties to former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon.

FLIGHT RISK

Judge Rejects $25M Bail Attempt From Bannon’s Pal Guo Wengui

Guo, an exiled critic of the Chinese Communist Party, is accused of lying to thousands of investors and using their money to fund his luxurious lifestyle.

Victor Swezey