Articles Posted in Real Estate Investment Fraud

In the Matter of Andre J. Hayden On October 15, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) issued an Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings Pursuant to Section 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings and Imposing Remedial Sanctions (Order) against Andre J. Hayden. The Order finds that Hayden acted as an unregistered broker,…

SEC v. Bradley A. Holcom, Civ. No. 3:12-cv-01623 (S.D. Cal.); SEC v. Jose L. Pinedo, Civ. No. 3:12-cv-01620 (S.D. Cal.). September, 2012: SEC Brings Charges in $42 Million Offering Fraud Targeting Seniors The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced charges against Bradley A. Holcom, of Welches, Oregon, and Jose L. Pinedo, of San Diego, California,…

SEC Shuts Down San Diego-Based Real Estate Investment Fraud September, 2012: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced an asset freeze against a San Diego-based firm and its owner accused of running a real estate investment fraud that raised approximately $50 million from hundreds of investors nationwide. The SEC alleges that Western Financial Planning Corporation…

SEC v. The Companies (TC), LLC, et al., Civil No.: 2:12-cv-00765-DN (USDC Utah, Filed July 6, 2012). August, 2012: SEC CHARGES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY AND ITS PRINCIPALS WITH OFFERING FRAUD Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a Complaint in federal district court against The Companies (TC), LLC (“The Companies”) and its principals, Kristoffer…