The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused 38 entities of making material misrepresentations on Form ADV between 2025 and 2026, attempting to portray themselves as legitimate advisory firms targeting U.S. investors. The SEC stated that some of these entities may be located overseas, used foreign IP addresses to access the SEC’s filing system, and provided false office addresses, invalid phone numbers, and unverifiable ownership and fund audit information in their filings. Some associated websites also displayed fraudulent SEC registration certificates.
The U.S. SEC Sues 38 Entities for False Filings as Fake Investment Advisors
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SEC news broke Tuesday as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued 38 entities for submitting false ADV forms between 2025 and 2026. These groups, some possibly based overseas, used foreign IP addresses to file with the SEC and provided fake addresses, invalid phone numbers, and unverified ownership details. Some websites even displayed fraudulent SEC registration certificates. The case intensifies ongoing concerns about exchange hacking risks and regulatory compliance in the digital asset sector.
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