SEC Charges Investment Adviser in Naked Short Selling Scheme
The SEC today charged investment adviser Sabby Management LLC with fraud in connection with a long-running naked short-selling scheme. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levied fraud charges against Sabby Management LLC, an investment advisory firm, and its managing partner, Hal D. Mintz.
This case highlights the SEC\'s continued efforts to crack down on illegal trading practices. The SEC charges investment advisor for engaging in a fraudulent naked short selling scheme, manipulating stock prices and evading trading rules.
Details of the Allegations
The complaint alleges The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged investment adviser Sabby Management LLC and its managing partner, Hal D. Mintz, with fraud in connection with a long-running "naked short selling" strategy. On June 12, the U.S. SEC charged little-known investment adviser Sabby Management LLC and its managing partner, Hal D. Mintz, with fraud in connection with.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged investment adviser Sabby Management and its managing partner, Hal Mintz, with fraud in connection with activities that the SEC alleges manipulated stock prices. The SEC\'s action is focused on actions where short selling was used improperly.
Key Points of the SEC Complaint
- Fraudulent Naked Short Selling
- Manipulation of Stock Prices
- Evasion of Trading Rules
- Involvement of Sabby Management LLC and Hal D. Mintz
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a New Jersey financial advisory firm and one of its principals with fraud for their roles in a long-running “naked short selling” scheme. The firm allegedly engaged in these activities to generate illicit profits.
Quick Take: The SEC recently filed a lawsuit charging an investment adviser and its managing partner (collectively, the Adviser) with allegedly engaging in a fraudulent scheme designed to illegally profit through naked short selling.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates as the SEC continues its investigation into Sabby Management LLC and similar cases of alleged market manipulation.