{"schema":"hottub-news/story/v1","story":"st_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","title":"SEC Charges Two Investment Advisors In $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Fraud","title_en":null,"outlets":8,"brief":null,"page":"https://hottub.news/stories/sec-charges-multiple-entities-in-fraud-schemes-totaling-at-least-15-lb6k2jcxam","count":8,"items":[{"id":"n_p4qhppl26l65ecvx7wza","seq":995748,"kind":"article","title":"Investment scam targeting retail investors: SEC exposes $15 million alleged scam: How WhatsApp groups, AI trading promises and fake SEC claims lured investors","url":"https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/sec-exposes-15-million-alleged-scam-how-whatsapp-groups-ai-trading-promises-and-fake-sec-claims-lured-investors/articleshow/134601884.cms","published":"2026-09-30T20:30:00Z","seen":"2026-09-30T20:39:22Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"indiatimes.com","name":"indiatimes.com","domain":"indiatimes.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q113974698","name":"Indiatimes","type":"other","country":"IN","designations":["news media"]}},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","education"],"story":"st_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.7400000095367432,"category2":"crime-law","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.8199999928474426,"political":0.10999999940395355},{"id":"n_sw5qgot5g563jynqfzla","seq":998518,"kind":"article","title":"SEC Charges Two Investment Advisors In $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Fraud","url":"https://bitcoinist.com/sec-charges-two-investment-advisors-in-15-million-whatsapp-crypto-frau","summary":"In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for SEC Charges Two Investment Advisors In $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Fraud. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context According to primary regulatory and corporate filings verified on […]","published":"2026-09-30T20:30:00Z","seen":"2026-09-30T20:51:50Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kite-bitcoinist-com-e0061d","name":"bitcoinist.com","domain":"bitcoinist.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q68918228","name":"Bitcoinist","type":"website","country":"HU","designations":["business","web portal"]}},"via":"kite-bitcoinist-com-e0061d","topics":["cryptocurrency","regulation","advisors","enforcement","whatsapp"],"authors":["Bitcoinist Editorial Team"],"image":"https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/b424d8fa68ea4a5eb52d5f60ad108492.png.jpeg?fit=640%2C360","story":"st_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.550000011920929,"category2":"economy-business","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.5600000023841858,"political":0.07999999821186066},{"id":"n_mgewjom2twumhbtvvjza","seq":874020,"kind":"article","title":"Fake WhatsApp-Fueled Trades Bilked Investors, SEC Says","url":"https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2026/09/30/340451.htm","published":"2026-09-30T05:00:00Z","seen":"2026-09-30T09:49:33Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"claimsjournal.com","name":"claimsjournal.com","domain":"claimsjournal.com"},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","business"],"authors":["admin","Name"],"story":"st_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.8500000238418579,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.5600000023841858,"political":0.11999999731779099},{"id":"n_wxk7hftuy2qdp4zcgfnq","seq":809023,"kind":"article","title":"SEC Charges WhatsApp Crypto AI Scams Allegedly Taking Over $15.3M","url":"https://news.bitcoin.com/regulation-and-legal/sec-charges-whatsapp-crypto-ai-scams-allegedly-taking-over-15-3m","summary":"Online contacts allegedly drew hundreds of investors into fake trading and AI bot programs. The SEC has charged four entities over two schemes that it says misappropriated more than $15.3 million. 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At least $15 million worth, according to the SEC, which just filed charges against a cluster… Read the original on SEC Charges Foreign Fraudsters for $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Scam Targeting U.S. Investors . 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Matéria exclusiva para assinantes. Para ter acesso completo, acesse o link da matéria e faça o seu cadastro.","published":"2026-09-29T20:02:16Z","seen":"2026-09-29T20:53:06Z","lang":"pt","country":"BR","source":{"id":"kite-pox-globo-com-4344ca","name":"pox.globo.com","domain":"pox.globo.com"},"via":"kite-pox-globo-com-4344ca","topics":["valor"],"image":"https://s2-valor.glbimg.com/_La6VCVhiF4XAAdnWbJkdHjUQhc=/i.s3.glbimg.com/v1/AUTH_63b422c2caee4269b8b34177e8876b93/internal_photos/bs/2024/w/O/P2j9xoQW2HI34hJNdB9w/pexels-anton-8100-4132538.jpg","story":"st_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.6899999976158142,"category2":"crime-law","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.7599999904632568,"political":0.27000001072883606},{"id":"n_plupofnvpiybvufhjulq","seq":724647,"kind":"article","title":"Newsfile SEC Press Digest: SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million that Used WhatsApp and Other Platforms to Lure Investors","url":"https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2026-09/69708482-newsfile-sec-press-digest-sec-charges-multiple-entities-in-fraud-schemes-totaling-at-least-dollar-15-million-that-used-whatsapp-and-other-platforms-to-lure-296.htm","published":"2026-09-29T16:52:22Z","seen":"2026-09-29T16:52:22Z","lang":"en","country":"DE","source":{"id":"finanznachrichten.de","name":"finanznachrichten.de","domain":"finanznachrichten.de","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q1408247","name":"Finanznachrichten.de","type":"website","designations":["website"]}},"via":"gdelt-gkg-english","topics":["economy","education"],"authors":["Newsfile"],"story":"st_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.49000000953674316,"category2":"crime-law","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.6499999761581421,"political":0.10999999940395355},{"id":"n_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","seq":720563,"kind":"official","title":"SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp and Other Platforms to Lure Investors","url":"https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-95-sec-charges-multiple-entities-fraud-schemes-totaling-least-15-million-used-whatsapp-other-platforms","summary":"The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged multiple entities that are likely operated by individuals located overseas for defrauding hundreds of retail investors, including many in the U.S., through so-called investment confidence scams where…","published":"2026-09-29T13:55:53Z","seen":"2026-09-29T16:44:05Z","lang":"en","country":"US","source":{"id":"sec-press-releases","name":"US SEC press releases","domain":"sec.gov","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q953944","name":"United States Securities and Exchange Commission","type":"government","country":"US","designations":["financial regulatory agency","independent agency of the united states government","regulatory agency"]}},"via":"sec-press-releases","topics":["finance","regulation"],"story":"st_lb6k2jcxamvxvmqxqcda","category":"economy-business","category_p":0.5400000214576721,"category2":"crime-law","sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.6700000166893005,"political":0.07999999821186066}]}