Securities fraud
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004443
Deceptive practices in the stock or commodities markets that induce investors to make purchase or sale decisions based on false information, resulting in financial loss. This includes misrepresentations, omissions of material facts, insider trading, and market manipulation. Violations are prosecuted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004443 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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