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The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Anis Blemur has been sentenced to more than 7 years (92 months) in federal prison and 5 years of supervised release for his role in an investment scheme that stole more than $1.6 million from victims in South Florida’s Haitian community. [Read more…] about Former Florida Senate Candidate and South Florida Real Estate Broker Sentenced in $1.6 million Investment Scam
Florida Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Ronald L. Rubin today announced the appointment of Abigail L. Vail as the agency’s chief of staff. [Read more…] about Commissioner Rubin Welcomes New Chief of Staff to OFR
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation applauds the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s April 11, 2019, arrest of Robert Shapiro, Ivan Acevedo and Dane Roseman for their roles in the massive multi-state Ponzi scheme orchestrated by the Woodbridge Group of Companies, LLC. [Read more…] about Trio Arrested in Woodbridge Case
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Jeremy Kee Anderson and Anthony Nick Nicholas, Jr., were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. [Read more…] about More Arrests in $17 Million Fake Medical Receivables Scam
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Lathon Jeen Yee was arrested in Orlando on a charge of organized scheme to defraud. [Read more…] about Orlando Man Arrested for Investment Fraud Scheme
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Thomas Michael White was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in an investment fraud scheme. [Read more…] about Parkland Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for $1.9 Million Fraud Scheme
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Ronald L. Rubin has been appointed commissioner of the agency by the Financial Services Commission. [Read more…] about Financial Services Commission Appoints New OFR Commissioner
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today recognizes February 25 – March 2, 2019, as Florida Saves Week to encourage Floridians to save money and build personal wealth. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates Florida Saves Week
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that an administrative complaint has been filed against seven firms and individuals, who offered and sold unregistered securities of Woodbridge Capital Investments, Inc., and other associated companies, to approximately 57 victims while not being registered as required by Chapter 517, Florida Statutes. [Read more…] about OFR Issues Second Administrative Complaint in Woodbridge Case
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation reminds consumer finance businesses and individuals licensed under Chapters 494, 516, 520, and 560, Florida Statutes, that the deadline to timely renew has passed. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Consumer Finance License Renewal
