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# SEC v. Vassilios Trikantzopoulos, et al. Civil Action No. 1:20-11156 (RGS) (D. Mass.)

                            Jan. 5, 2023                       

On June 18, 2020, the SEC filed a complaint against Vassilios Trikantzopoulos (“Trikantzopoulo”) and Navis Ventures LLC (“Navis”) (collectively, the “Defendants”) alleging that Trikantzopoulos and Navis violated the antifraud provisions of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. *See* Complaint.

On October 15, 2021, the Court entered final judgment against the Defendants finding Trikantzopoulos liable for disgorgement of $109,139, prejudgment interest of $17,841 and a civil penalty of $195,046 and finding Navis liable for a civil penalty of $250,000 for a total amount of $576,026. *See* the Defendants’ Final Judgment.

The Commission holds $53,795.96 collected from the Defendants pursuant to the Final Judgment, comprising the Distribution Fund. Any additional funds received pursuant to the Final Judgment will be added to the Distribution Fund.

On November 18, 2022, the Court issued an order appointing Heffler, Radetich & Saitta, LLP, as the Tax Administrator of the Distribution Fund. *See* Court Order.

On March 22, 2023, the Court entered an order approving the Plan and appointing Jennifer Cardello, a Commission employee, as the Distribution Agent for the Distribution Fund. See the Court's Order and the approved Plan.

On July 12, 2023, the Court entered an order authorizing the Commission staff to disburse a total of $53,112.68 to the harmed investors in accordance with the Plan.  See the Court’s Order. 

On November 15, 2023, the Court issued an order authorizing the Commission to disburse a total of $896.92 to the harmed investors in accordance with the Plan. *See* Court Order.

For more information, please contact the Commission:

Office of DistributionsEmail: ENFOfficeofDistributions@sec.gov

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