The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that a jury in Pinellas County has found James Harold Hosner guilty of securities fraud, selling unregistered securities, selling securities as an unregistered person, and communications fraud (scheme to defraud) for his role in a promissory note scheme targeting an elderly victim. [Read more…] about Palm Harbor Man Guilty in Promissory Note Scheme
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Financial Services Commission Appoints New OFR Commissioner
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that the Financial Services Commission has appointed Russell C. Weigel commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. [Read more…] about Financial Services Commission Appoints New OFR Commissioner
OFR Statement on Governor DeSantis’ Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget
In response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement of his Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Florida Office of Financial Regulation Chief of Staff Abby Vail today issued the following statement: [Read more…] about OFR Statement on Governor DeSantis’ Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget
Naples Man Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Ben A. Handa has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme. [Read more…] about Naples Man Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
North Fort Myers Couple Sentenced for Advance Fee for Loan Scam
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Barry Vigoda has been sentenced to more than two years in prison, followed by 10 years of probation, for his role in a fraudulent advance fee for loan scheme after a plea of “no contest.” [Read more…] about North Fort Myers Couple Sentenced for Advance Fee for Loan Scam
Miami Area Insurance Agent Arrested in Alleged Investment Scam
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Jackson St. Lot was arrested on felony charges of engaging in a scheme to defraud and grand theft. [Read more…] about Miami Area Insurance Agent Arrested in Alleged Investment Scam
OFR Issues Guidance to Financial Services Providers in Preparation for Hurricane Dorian
Florida’s financial services providers stand ready to work with Floridians to meet their financial needs. The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued two proclamations providing guidance to Florida’s financial institutions and securities professionals across the state in preparation for Hurricane Dorian’s impact.
Tampa Area Loan Broker Arrested in Alleged Advance Fee for Loan Scam
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that William Wren surrendered to the Hillsborough County Jail on four felony charges of assessing or collecting advance fees as a loan broker. [Read more…] about Tampa Area Loan Broker Arrested in Alleged Advance Fee for Loan Scam
OFR Inspector General Closes Investigation of Ronald L. Rubin
The link below contains the information provided to the members of the Florida Financial Services Commission: Governor Ron DeSantis, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, on Monday, July 15, 2019. [Read more…] about OFR Inspector General Closes Investigation of Ronald L. Rubin
Request from CFO Patronis for Cabinet Action Regarding Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis’ office sent the following letter to request the actions below at the next Cabinet meeting regarding the Commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation. [Read more…] about Request from CFO Patronis for Cabinet Action Regarding Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner
