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Cases / Trading, forex & commodities

Edward T. Stein

ReportedApr 1, 2009
LocationLong Island, NY
Amount$45,000,000

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Company / entity
Gemini Fund I LP, DISP LLC, Detour Media Group Inc, Edward T. Stein Associates Ltd, G&C Partnership Joint Venture, Prima Capital Management Corp, Vibrant Capital Corp, Vibrant Capital Funding I LLC
Industry
Hedge fund (arbitrage trading) and life settlement fund; money actually used for a fashion magazine venture
How investors were recruited
Long-time friends and acquaintances; more than 80 investors.
Pitch & red flags
False investor statements showing 'healthy returns'; marketed arbitrage and hedge trading.

Source

SEC official

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