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Abstract:FCA charges Daniel Pugh for £1.3M fraud in unauthorized investment scheme.
The British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken decisive action against Daniel Pugh, pressing charges for one count of fraud and three violations of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).
According to the FCA, Pugh allegedly deceived investors between March 2019 and August 2020, amassing approximately £1.3 million through an unauthorized investment scheme named 'Imperial Investments Fund'.
The allegations against Pugh revolve around a web of misrepresentations he purportedly spun to potential investors, falsely claiming attractive interest rates, profitable trading activity, and impressive scheme profits. Additionally, it is claimed that Pugh engaged in regulated activities in the UK, such as accepting deposits and operating a collective investment scheme, all without proper authorization from the FCA.
Pugh appeared in Westminster Magistrates Court to face the charges, and the case has been subsequently transferred to Southwark Crown Court, where a plea and pretrial hearing are scheduled for 15 August 2023.
The FSMA stipulates that engaging in regulated activities in the UK without FCA authorization is a criminal offence punishable by up to two years in prison, as highlighted in Section 19. Similarly, Section 21 of the FSMA deems it illegal to communicate invitations or inducements to invest without FCA approval, carrying the same maximum sentence of two years imprisonment for violators.
The FCA's unwavering commitment to safeguarding investors is well-known, with the regulatory body frequently alerting the public to potential fraudulent investment firms and imposing substantial financial penalties.
One recent example is the hefty fine of £2,452,700 levied on Bastion Capital London Limited for significant financial control shortcomings related to cum-ex trading. Bastion's inadequate risk management regarding fraudulent trading and money laundering activities triggered the penalty.
Additionally, the FCA has diligently targeted unlawful crypto ATMs across the UK, investigating 34 sites suspected of harbouring these devices in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. As a result, 26 machines operating outside the bounds of the law were successfully identified and disrupted.
Earlier this year, the FCA also made headlines when it announced that the mastermind behind a $3.6 million boiler room scam would face an additional four-year prison term. Initially sentenced to 11 years in 2018, the individual received this additional penalty due to non-payment of the confiscation order.
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