SEC Charges Two Individuals for Veteran-Fraud Scheme
The SEC has charged Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David Frankel with orchestrating a fraud scheme targeting veterans.
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- SSEC Press ReleasesRegulator2026-10-01 00:42
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David “Kobe” Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.
- SSEC Press ReleasesRegulator2026-10-01 00:42
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David “Kobe” Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 investors through their fund, Beyond Alpha Ventures LLC (BAV), and advisory firm, Beyond Equity LLC.
- SSEC Press ReleasesRegulator2026-10-01 00:42
According to the complaint, Dinelli, a former naval officer, targeted veterans as well as individuals who provide medical services to veterans, telling them and other investors that their money would be invested in the BAV fund that was represented to have an options trading strategy and/or affiliated special purpose vehicles (SPVs) that purported to hold pre-IPO securities in two private compani…