SEC CLOSES UNREGISTERED MUTUAL FUNDS SOLD OVER THE INTERNET
June 18, 2001
The SEC closed down the mutual funds operated by the Linville Group for a number of reasons, including the fact that the shares of the funds and the funds themselves are not registered. The SEC also alleged that the Linville Group was running a Ponzi scheme, advertising false performance returns, and misappropriated assets owned by the mutual funds.
To access a copy of the administrative action, click http://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr17037.htm