SEC files complaint against Florida alternatives firm

Three Florida men are facing civil and criminal allegations that they defrauded investors by mis-stating the value of a hedge fund.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a civil complaint, and the State of Florida's Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed a 15-count criminal suit, against Peter Krieger, his father Sheldon Krieger and John Madey, a business associate.

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