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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View Opinions and Adjudicatory Orders

Enforcement Advisory: Updated Advisory on Self Reporting and Full Cooperation

Enforcement Advisory: Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations for Individuals

Enforcement Advisory: Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations for Companies

Enforcement Advisory: Advisory on Self Reporting and Cooperation for CEA Violations Involving Foreign Corrupt Practices

See CFTC Press Release 7518-17 (January 19, 2017) and
Speech of James McDonald, Director of the Division of Enforcement Commodity Futures Trading Commission Regarding Perspectives on Enforcement: Self-Reporting and Cooperation at the CFTC (September 25, 2017)

Date ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
CFTC Judge Orders Penalties Against Michael Staryk #
New York Court Refuses to Enjoin CFTC Investigation In Response to a Motion Filed by Avxo Financial Corporation #
Texas Court Issues Preliminary Injunctions Against Christopher C. Schafer, A.R.S. Financial Services, Peter J. Urbani, and Alchemy Financial Group, All Charged In CFTC Enforcement Action #
Washington State Commodity Pool Operator, Ken Willey, Held in Contempt of Court for Refusing to Reveal Location of Commodity Pool Assets #
Colorado Court Issues Preliminary Injunctions Against Brian Prendergast and Joel de Angelis in CFTC Anti-fraud Action Against Prism Financial Corporation of Englewood, Colorado #
CFTC Files Statutory Disqualification Action Against Patrick D. Kelly, and Simultaneously Accepts His Settlement Offer, Which Includes a Two-Year Period of Conditioned Registration #
CFTC files enforcement action charging David and Mark Sitzmann and Sitzmann Commodities Inc. with fraudulent trading practices in the CME'slive cattle and hog futures contract
CFTC files administrative action against three CME floor brokers, alleging fraudulent trade practice abuse in the live cattle futures pit #
CFTC files civil anti-fraud action against a Washington state commodity pool operator, Ken Willey #
Florida court issues ex parte asset freeze in CFTC anti-fraud action against Michael Indihar, Robert Hoffman, Computer Warehouse Inc., and Automated Trading Systems -- all of Florida #