Enforcement Actions

The CFTC Division of Enforcement investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission regulations. The CFTC takes enforcement actions against individuals and firms registered with the Commission, those who are engaged in commodity futures and option trading on designated domestic exchanges, and those who improperly market futures and options contracts.

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Enforcement Advisory: Updated Advisory on Self Reporting and Full Cooperation

Enforcement Advisory: Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations for Individuals

Enforcement Advisory: Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations for Companies

Enforcement Advisory: Advisory on Self Reporting and Cooperation for CEA Violations Involving Foreign Corrupt Practices

See CFTC Press Release 7518-17 (January 19, 2017) and
Speech of James McDonald, Director of the Division of Enforcement Commodity Futures Trading Commission Regarding Perspectives on Enforcement: Self-Reporting and Cooperation at the CFTC (September 25, 2017)

Date ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
CFTC Charges Virginia Resident Ronald W. Smith, Jr., Doing Business as Safeguard 3030 Investment Club, in Forex Fraud Scheme
The CFTC Sanctions Swiss Firm $130,000 for Exceeding Position Limits
CFTC Imposes a $1 Million Penalty on California Resident Craig A. Riley and His Firm, Pressio Capital Management, LP, for Commodity Pool Fraud
Minnesota Resident Trevor Cook Incarcerated for Violating Court Orders in CFTC Anti-Fraud Action Charging Him in $190 Million Foreign Currency Fraud
CFTC Charges Illinois Defendants Jay C. Nolan and His Company, Lodge Capital Group, LLC, with Commodity Pool Fraud
The CFTC Sanctions Toronto-Based Scotia Capital Inc. $250,000 for Prearranged Fictitious Trades
The CFTC Sanctions Two Canadian Firms $500,000 for Entering into Unlawful Wash Sales
Federal Court in Florida Imposes More than $5.4 Million in Restitution and Fines in CFTC Action Charging Commodity Options Fraud
CFTC Sanctions MF Global Inc. $10 Million for Significant Supervision Violations between 2003 and 2008
Federal Court in Georgia Imposes More than $6.75 Million in Fines and Other Sanctions in CFTC Action Charging Commodity Options Fraud