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
CFTC Fines Houston, Chicago, and London-Based Introducing Brokers for Net Capital Deficiencies
Mexican Meat Processor to Pay Fine for Violating Cattle Futures Speculative Position Limits
CFTC Charges 4 Florida Men, 1 New Jersey Man, and Their Companies in $4.75 Million Forex Ponzi Scheme
CFTC Charges Texas Man with Misappropriating Over $8.3 Million In Customer Funds
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