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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Date ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Federal Court Orders Illinois Software Development Firm to Pay Penalty and Disgorgement for Aiding and Abetting Illegal Conduct
CFTC Charges 3 Texas Men and 1 Florida Man in Fraudulent Digital Asset Scheme
CFTC Awards Domestic and International Whistleblowers
Victims of New York Ponzi Scheme Recover Over $1 Billion Following CFTC Enforcement Action
CFTC Issues Guidance on Factors Used in Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs in Connection with Enforcement Matters
CFTC Awards Whistleblower for Exposing Ongoing Fraud
CFTC Charges 10 Commodity Trading Advisors for Failing to Maintain NFA Memberships
CFTC Charges 5 Canadians, 1 American, and 4 Companies in $165 Million Global Binary Options Fraud Scheme
CFTC Charges 20 Entities for Making False Registration Claims
CFTC Charges Multiple Individuals and Entities in $28 Million Ponzi Scheme that Targeted Churchgoers