each and every area in bold is considered a security violation if violated ..thus .. The investigation ..
The Commission temporarily suspended trading in the securities of SpongeTech because of questions that have been raised about the accuracy and adequacy of publicly disseminated information concerning, among other things, the amount of sales and customer orders received by SpongeTech, investment agreements entered into by SpongeTech, and SpongeTech’s revenues as reported in its financial statements. In addition, SpongeTech
Crucial to the SEC's effectiveness in each of these areas is its enforcement authority. Each year the SEC brings hundreds of civil enforcement actions against individuals and companies for violation of the securities laws. Typical infractions include insider trading, accounting fraud, and providing false or misleading information about securities and the companies that issue them
-------------------- the "not filing" is also a securities volition = failure to follow SEC rules and regulations ...
Violation of the Exchange Act; SEC Enforcement The failure to file a required SEC report on time constitutes a violation of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and the SEC could institute an administrative proceeding against the late filer, among other things, seeking revocation of the company’s registration under the Exchange Act. These proceedings by the SEC are uncommon and are typically aimed at recurring and egregious violations. Disclosure Issues;