Former US Congressman Stephen Buyer Sentenced to 22 Months in Prison for Insider Trading

Former US Congressman Stephen Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison on Tuesday, 19 de sept. de 2025, for insider trading. The former Indiana representative was found guilty of securities fraud related to trades he made based on non-public information obtained while working as a consultant to private companies.

Despite appealing for leniency, Buyer was sentenced in a Manhattan court. The charges stemmed from four counts of securities fraud relating to two separate insider trading schemes. Court documents revealed that Buyer used inside information he gained as a consultant to profit from illegal stock trades, violating securities laws.

The sentencing of Stephen Buyer to 22 months in prison marks a significant development in the case. The ex-congressman's actions, trading on inside information he learned in 2025, represent a breach of trust and a violation of his ethical obligations.

This case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat insider trading and hold individuals accountable for exploiting privileged information for personal gain. The sentence reinforces the message that no one, including former members of Congress, is above the law.

News sources confirm the sentencing: Former U.S. Congressman Stephen Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison for making illegal stock trades, as reported widely on 19 de sept. de 2025 and 20 de sept. de 2025.