SEC sanctions Canadian firm in stock sale scheme
U.S. regulator alleged micro-cap CEO dumped shares on unsuspecting investors
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2023 March 9, 2023
- 17:11
U.S. regulator alleged micro-cap CEO dumped shares on unsuspecting investors
Company sold shares to a vulnerable investor without a prospectus or exemption
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