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SEC Sues Three Over Alleged Fraud Scheme

The SEC filed a civil action against David T. Gilchrist, Christopher Aaron Novinger, and Rebecca Novinger on September 1, 2026.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 1, 2026, 5:08 p.m. ET
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil action on September 1, 2026, against David T. Gilchrist, Christopher Aaron Novinger, and Rebecca Novinger, according to a from the agency. The case, docket number , was filed in connection with allegations of securities fraud. The SEC's release does not specify the nature of the alleged scheme or the specific charges. The , identified as SEC LR-26624, lists the three individuals as respondents. The SEC's complaint alleges that the respondents engaged in fraudulent conduct, but the details of the allegations are not provided in the release. The case is ongoing, and no findings have been made.

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