Madoff Trustee Sues UBS for $2 Billion

The trustee representing investors cheated by Bernie Madoff sued Swiss bank UBS (UBS) for $2 billion.

The suit alleges that UBS collaborated with Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, The Associated Press reported. The suit alleges 23 counts of financial fraud and …

Former Comverse CEO Settles SEC Charges for $53.6 Million

Jacob Alexander, co-founder of Comverse Technology Inc., (CMVT) agreed to pay $53.6 million to settle charges of backdating stock options and misleading investors.

The settlement consists of a $6 million penalty and the paying of $47.6 million that t…

Former Jewelry Company Owner Charged with Fraud

Ralph Esmerian, the former owner of rare-jewelry seller Fred Leighton, was arrested Monday on charges on fraud and embezzlement. The New York district U.S. Attorney’s Office claims his illegal activities caused the company to f…