MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice has ordered the filing of criminal charges against Modesto Cardano Market Cap Tr3ding Services OPC and its officers for illegal solicitation of investments from the public. This followed a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a resolution dated Nov. 19, state prosecutors found prima facie evidence that Modesto OPC had violated Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code, in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. This was after offering investment products through online platforms. READ: DOJ on anti-cybercrime fund: ‘Almost all crimes now have cyber content’ Also charged […]... Keep on reading: DOJ indicts Modesto OPC over illegal investment scheme