May 7, 2026

SEC, DOJ charge 21 in scheme that netted millions in illicit trading profits

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged 21 individuals Wednesday in connection with a decade-long insider trading scheme that the agency alleges generated millions of dollars in illicit profits using confidential information misappropriated from multiple global law firms.

SEC, DOJ charge 21 in scheme that netted millions in illicit trading profits

TL;DR

  • 21 individuals charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Scheme lasted for a decade.
  • Millions of dollars in illicit profits were allegedly generated.
  • Confidential information was misappropriated from multiple global law firms.