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SEC Creates a Fake ICO Site to Help You Stay Away From Bitcoin Scams – 17 May 2018
In order to get ahead of the next round of scams, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) created and published its own version of an initial coin offering (ICO) scam website. It’s a rather clever way at approaching investor education in the world of cryptocurrency.
http://observer.com/2018/05/sec-creates-fake-ico-site-bitcoin-scam-warning/
Two Indian-origin corporate honchos among three charged in US$200 m fraud in US – 17 May 2018
Two Indian-origin men are among three people charged in the US for allegedly orchestrating a $200 million scheme to defraud investors and others out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
They are charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Insider fraud in charities: prevention is better than cure – 15 May 2018
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has published a report outlining its findings into how insider fraud, namely fraud committed by a trustee, staff member or volunteer, is affecting charities.
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fba4424d-a25f-4092-86fe-36f85f26d689
Attorney-General Vickie Chapman to introduce new whistleblower legislation, allowing them to go public without fear of payback – 15 May 2018
South Australian public servants would be allowed to go public three months after reporting misconduct or maladministration to government agencies if there were no significant action taken. They would be legally protected from retribution in terms of employment or promotion.
