This matter concerns a scheme by registered representative Abdelnour to offer and sell fictitious “prime bank” securities. From at least September 2009 to April 2011 (the “Relevant Period”), Abdelnour, acting through Blackhawk Partners, Inc. (“Blackhawk”), a purported private equity “family office,” solicited investors to invest in trading programs that purportedly yielded returns of up to 600% in as little as seven days, with no risk. None of this was true, however. Abdelnour, a long-time registered representative with an MBA from one of the top business schools, attempted to sell the programs by means of representations on Blackhawk’s website and in emails to prospective investors that he knew, or was reckless in not knowing, were false, and he continued to do so even after receipt of a Commission subpoena.
The scheme was so lame that he didn't even succeed in selling any of his junk. And that's probably why he didn't have to deal with criminal charges.
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