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To: afrayem onigwecher who wrote (11786)	6/19/2003 12:30:47 AM
From: Sir Auric Goldfinger	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 19428

It wasn't Wall and Broad? What ever happened to ISRC? Name change <Or> BK?

To: afrayem onigwecher who wrote (11786)	6/19/2003 12:32:56 PM
From: scion	Respond to of 19428

News Release Communiqué Ontario Securities Commission 20 Queen St. W. Box 55, Suite 1900 Toronto, ON M5H 3S8 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2003 For Release: Wednesday, June 18th, 4:45 P.M. POLICE SEARCH TORONTO BROKERAGE FIRMS Toronto, Ontario (Wednesday, June 18, 2003) - Today, police executed fourteen search warrants at thirteen brokerage firms and one business entity in the Greater Toronto Area in connection with an investigation into alleged stock market manipulation. The searches are part of a joint investigation conducted by the RCMP Greater Toronto Area Commercial Crime Section, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Ontario Provincial Police Anti-Rackets Section, the Greater Toronto Area Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit and the Toronto Integrated Proceeds of Crime Unit. The purpose of these searches is to collect documentary and other evidence to support the continuing investigation. The searches began at approximately 3:00 p.m. today and involved approximately thirty police investigators from the participating agencies. The searches of these particular firms do not indicate complicity in the matter under investigation. "This is part of our on-going integrated law enforcement effort to help ensure that Canada's capital markets remain among the safest in the world," stated Inspector Bob Davis, Officer in Charge of the RCMP Greater Toronto Area Commercial Crime Section. "Our investigation focuses on a small part of the stock market involving high-risk, highly-speculative stocks on the fringe of the stock market. Despite its limited impact on the average investor, we are concerned about any illegal activity that takes place in Ontario's capital markets and we will aggressively investigate any allegations of wrong-doing." "This investigation is an example of the pro-active stance that regulators and police are taking to ensure the safety of our capital markets," said Ontario Securities Commission Executive Director Charles Macfarlane. "Investors can also help themselves by doing their homework before they invest in a risky, highly-speculative venture." Since this is an active investigation, no further details can be provided. The RCMP Greater Toronto Area Commercial Crime Section is committed to protecting the integrity of Canada's financial and commercial systems through aggressive, intelligence-led multi-functional investigative efforts to uncover illicit activities that undermine the confidence in Canada's financial system. Specifically, the RCMP GTA Commercial Crime Section focuses on investigations as follows: those involving organized crime; where the Government of Canada is a victim; where a mandated Federal Statute has been violated; and cross-border financial crime. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is a self-funded Crown Corporation responsible for administering the Ontario Securities Act (Ontario) and the Commodity Futures Act. The OSC's mandate is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, and to foster fair and efficient capital markets and confidence in the integrity of capital markets. The mandate of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) is to uncover, investigate, prosecute and disrupt criminal organizations. The Unit is comprised of members from the Toronto Police Service; the Ontario Provincial Police; York, Peel and Durham Regional Police; Citizenship and Immigration Canada; Canada Customs and Revenue Agency; Canadian Security Intelligence Service; Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario; Federal Department of Justice; the Provincial Crown Prosecution Service; and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Ontario Provincial Police Anti Rackets is a section within the OPP Investigation Bureau. It specializes in economic crime and consumer fraud. OPP Anti Rackets also manages and operates the PhoneBusters National Call Centre (PNCC). Consisting of OPP and RCMP officers along with 50 community volunteers, it is the only police led call centre in Canada. The Toronto Integrated Proceeds of Crime Unit is a Joint Task Force comprised of the Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police, Toronto Police Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Department of Justice, Forensic Accounting Management Directorate and Seized Property Management Directorate. The Task Force's mandate is to identify, restrain and/or seize cash and assets derived from the profits made by the commission of criminal offences for subsequent forfeiture through the Canadian judicial system. Media Contact: Corporal Michele Paradis RCMP Media Relations Officer (416) 715-2375 - pager (905) 691-3952 - cell (416) 452-7947 - office Frank Switzer Director of Communications Ontario Securities Commission (416) 593-8120 - office (647) 283-9146 - cell osc.gov.on.ca

To: afrayem onigwecher who wrote (11786)	7/24/2003 1:00:59 PM
From: StockDung	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 19428

Two Businesses Raided In Securities Fraud Investigation State agents have raided two Las Vegas businesses in a securities fraud investigation. Secretary of State Dean Heller's office says warrants were served this week at Creative Business Solutions and Nevada Heart and Imaging Centers. They're owned and operated by 50-year-old Lawrence S. Yanez and his wife, 30-year-old Emily Yanez. No reports that anyone was arrested. The Yanezes aren't immediately available for comment. Heller's office says Lawrence Yanez tells customers he's a day trader who can double their investments. He's also accused of soliciting investments in Nevada Heart and Imaging. The investigation is also looking whether sales reps are licensed and whether the securities being sold are properly registered. It's being conducted by the Nevada Investment Fraud Task Force -- including the F-B-I, I-R-S and U-S postal inspectors. (Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)