03 Jun 2025

News release: Michael Baron settles with the ASC for market manipulation

FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Alberta Securities Commission where an individual reached a settlement for breaching Alberta securities laws for market manipulation. The individual admitted to engaging in a course of conduct that they ought to have known may contribute to a false or misleading appearance of trading activity in, and an artificial price for, the shares of a company. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations.FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Alberta Securities Commission where an individual reached a settlement for breaching Alberta securities laws for market manipulation. The individual admitted to engaging in a course of conduct that they ought to have known may contribute to a false or misleading appearance of trading activity in, and an artificial price for, the shares of a company. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations. Read More