The Guardian reports that a 23-year-old self-proclaimed currency trading expert who received a wave of publicity after reportedly spending £125,000 on a single bottle of champagne, has been arrested by City regulators investigating suspected unauthorized trading.
Alex Hope, formerly a Wembley stadium catering manager, has sought considerable publicity, setting up his own website – alexhopefx.com – and making a number of media appearances.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) said a 23-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of committing offences under the FSA Markets Act 2000 and the Fraud Act 2006. No one has been charged with an offence….
Read all about it at http://www.businessinsider.com/alex-hope-arrested-2012-4
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