Brazil's Petrobras pays $853.2 mln fines to DOJ, SEC in corruption probe

REUTERS

Brazil state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PETR4.SA) said on Monday it has paid $853.2 million to the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission as part of an agreement with U.S. authorities in 2018. read more »

SEC Charges Hemp Company and Co-Founders With Fraud

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp. and its co-founders with fraudulently raising approximately $15 million from investors, and misappropriating a significant portion of the investor funds for personal use and other unrelated purposes. read more »

U.S. Justice Dept launches new initiatives on cryptocurrencies, contractor hacks

REUTERS

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco on Wednesday unveiled two new Justice Department enforcement initiatives aimed at targeting cryptocurrencies and government contractors who fail to report cyber breaches. read more »