US SEC Sues Geosyn Mining for $5.6M Fraud, Fake Rig Claims Exposed
Highlights
- SEC alleges Geosyn misled investors, falsified documents, and misappropriated funds.
- Funds reportedly diverted for personal expenses including lavish purchases and legal fees.
- Legal proceedings initiated, seeking injunction, repayment, and penalties against Geosyn, Ward, and McNutt.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against Geosyn Mining and its co-founders, Caleb Joseph Ward and Jeremy George McNutt, alleging a series of fraudulent activities. This lawsuit, officially filed on April 24 in a federal court situated in Fort Worth, Texas, presents a serious accusation against Geosyn. According to the SEC, Geosyn is purported to have defrauded approximately 64 investors through the sale of service agreements masquerading as securities.
The core of the SEC’s allegations centers on Geosyn’s purported misrepresentation of its operational capacities and financial dealings. The commission claims that Geosyn made false assertions regarding its contracts with electricity providers, specifically regarding the affordability of energy. Investigations conducted by the SEC revealed a stark contrast between Geosyn’s purported energy costs and the actual rates, which were reportedly inflated by 40-50% above the disclosed figures.
Misuse of Investor Funds and Personal Expenses
The SEC’s accusations extend beyond misrepresentation, delving into claims of significant misappropriation of investor funds by Geosyn and its co-founders, Ward and McNutt. The SEC alleges that approximately $5.6 million of investor funds were diverted for personal use, rather than for the intended operational purposes. These diverted funds were allegedly utilized for an array of personal expenses, ranging from mundane expenditures to extravagant luxuries like trips to Disney World.
Additionally, the SEC highlights the use of investor funds for personal legal expenses related to separate incidents of drunk driving involving Ward and McNutt. As a consequence of this alleged misappropriation, Geosyn found itself in dire financial straits by the end of 2022, with its financial reserves dwindling to less than $1,900.
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Legal Proceedings and Regulatory Response
In response to the SEC’s allegations, Jeremy George McNutt reportedly severed ties with Geosyn in October 2022, voluntarily relinquishing ownership. However, allegations have surfaced suggesting that Ward took unilateral action, contacting authorities to report McNutt for embezzlement, all while allegedly withholding information regarding his own involvement in the misappropriation of funds, as claimed by the SEC.
Despite the gravity of these accusations, Geosyn, Ward, and McNutt have thus far refrained from offering any comment or response. The SEC has unequivocally sought redress for these alleged transgressions, petitioning for a permanent injunction, the repayment of the alleged misappropriations, and the imposition of punitive measures against Geosyn, Ward, and McNutt.
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