Action against Respondent, a provisionally registered swap dealer, for alleged spoofing. According to the CFTC, Respondent placed orders for futures contracts with the intent to cancel the orders before execution in order to manipulate prices. Respondent has agreed to pay restitution of $2,364,585, disgorgement of $11,100,000, and a civil penalty of $11,500,000.
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