Usain Bolt

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Usain Bolt missing $12.7m in alleged fraud, lawyer says (The National)

Bolt had $12.8 million in the account, which was part of his retirement savings, but it now reflects a balance of only $12,000, the lawyer said, according to a ...

The regulator gave orders to allow SSL to operate under “enhanced oversight”. On January 12, the FSC said it was aware of allegations of fraud at the company. [a serious act of fraud](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/how-to-protect-yourself-from-financial-fraud-pocketful-of-dirhams-1.1168111), larceny or a combination of both have been committed against our client,” Bolt’s lawyer said in the letter, which also [demanded that the money be returned](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2023/01/09/men-more-likely-to-be-victims-of-stolen-identity-than-women-survey-suggests/). “We understand that clients are anxious to receive more information and assure you that we are closely monitoring the matter throughout all the required steps and will alert our clients of the resolution as soon as that information is available,” SSL said. [Usain Bolt, one of the world's greatest sprinters, ](https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/2021/11/13/usain-bolt-runs-at-expo-2020-dubai-to-raise-funds-for-charity/)said on Wednesday that more than $12.7 million was missing from his account with Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), a private investment company in Jamaica. [highest-paid athletes ](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/other-sport/2022/05/12/lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-and-the-highest-paid-athletes-of-2022-top-10-in-pictures/)in the world after winning eight Olympic gold medals, the website said.

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Usain Bolt reportedly missing $12.7 million from investment account ... (CNN)

Lawyers for eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt say more than $12.7 million is missing from his account with a Jamaican investment firm now under ...

Bolt became a household name when he won gold medals at the Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. This despicable act of dishonesty by an employee at SSL, and possibly with collaborators, we believe cannot be taken as symptomatic of the risk for the entire industry.” CNN has contacted SSL for comment but did not receive a response.

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Usain Bolt wants to know where his missing $12 million went (The Washington Post)

The investment firm in question, Stocks & Securities Limited, is being investigated by Jamaica's financial supervisory body, the Financial Services Commission ...

says the company is “currently under the direction of the Financial Services Commission” and asks for patience from “anxious” clients. Bolt holds the world records for the 100 meters and 200 meters and ran on the team that set the 4x100-meter world record. He retired in 2017.

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Usain Bolt Lost $12 Million in Savings in Alleged Fraud, Attorney Says (Complex)

An attorney for Usain Bolt claims the Olympian sprinter fell victim to a fraud scheme that has resulted in more than $12 million missing from his account.

Bolt’s attorneys are threatening civil and criminal action if the money is not returned within 10 days. There was previously $12.8 million in the account. “We understand that clients are anxious to receive more information and assure you that we are closely monitoring the matter throughout all the required steps and will alert our clients of the resolution as soon as that information is available,’’ Stocks & Securities Limited wrote in a statement on its website.

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Usain Bolt threatens to sue private investment firm after more than ... (Daily Mail)

RIATH AL SAMARRAI: Lawyers for Bolt claim a check on his balance earlier this month revealed he had been left with barely £9700 after what they described as ...

Olympic legend Usain Bolt is threatening to sue a private investment firm in Jamaica [Usain Bolt](/sport/usain_bolt/index.html) is threatening to sue a private investment firm in Jamaica after more than £10million disappeared from his account. - Olympic legend Usain Bolt is threatening to sue a private investment firm

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Attorneys: Jamaica's Usain Bolt missing $12.7 million from account (USA TODAY)

Lawyers for Usain Bolt said the former Olympic sprinter is missing more than $12.7 million from his account with a private investment firm in Jamaica.

Stocks & Securities Limited did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Bolt’s lawyers sent the letter Monday, the same day that Jamaica’s Financial Services Commission announced it was appointing a special auditor to look into fraud allegations at Stocks & Securities Limited, which is based in the capital of Kingston. "We understand that clients are anxious to receive more information and assure you that we are closely monitoring the matter throughout all the required steps and will alert our clients of the resolution as soon as that information is available," the company said.

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Usain Bolt 'missing $12.7 million' from investment account (The Irish Times)

Investment firm in Jamaica is being investigated as retired sprinter's lawyer says only $12000 left in account.

Stocks & Securities Limited did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Bolt’s lawyers sent the letter on Monday, the same day that Jamaica’s Financial Services Commission announced it was appointing a special auditor to look into fraud allegations at Stocks & Securities Limited, which is based in the capital of Kingston. “We understand that clients are anxious to receive more information and assure you that we are closely monitoring the matter throughout all the required steps and will alert our clients of the resolution as soon as that information is available,” the company said.

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Jamaica's Usain Bolt missing $12.7m in investment fraud case (Aljazeera.com)

Lawyers of the Olympic sprinter say Bolt's account is missing more than $12.7m from his account.

[investigates the firm](/news/2023/1/14/jamaica-probes-fraud-as-usain-bolts-millions-feared-missing). [left with only $12,000](/news/2023/1/14/jamaica-probes-fraud-as-usain-bolts-millions-feared-missing). [Usain Bolt](/features/2016/8/16/rio-2016-usain-bolt-from-strong-child-to-track-king) say their client has been defrauded of $12.7m from his account with a private investment firm in Jamaica that authorities are investigating.

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Explained: How over $12 million disappeared from Usain Bolt's ... (Firstpost)

Usain Bolt's lawyer has alleged that his client's account at a private investment firm in Jamaica had $12.8 million but now reflects a balance of just ...

You brought great pride to the country and hope to the people, this feels like a bad dream. You brought great pride to the country and hope to the people, this feels like a bad dream.” George Pell penned a memorandum outlining his concerns, which was published under a pseudonym, 'Demos'. “A time to keep ……. A time to keep ……. Follow us on [also read] [World](https://www.firstpost.com/category/world) ['Catastrophe': Cardinal George Pell's secret memo blasts Pope Francis](https://www.firstpost.com/world/catastrophe-cardinal-george-pells-secret-memo-blasts-pope-francis-11978112.html) The money is missing from the Olympic sprinting legend’s account with a private investment firm in Jamaica. “It’s distressful news for anyone,” the lawyer said on Wednesday. What are the latest developments in the case? A major chunk of the sprinter's retirement savings has been lost He gives back so much, so so much and y’all robbed him? How did the Jamaican Olympic sprinter lose millions?

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Olympic sprinting champion Usain Bolt loses $12 million in financial ... (Zee Business)

Usain Bolt: Retired Olympic sprinting champion Usain Bolt has allegedly lost millions of dollars from his investment account at Stocks & Securities Limited.

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Attorneys: Jamaica's Usain Bolt missing $12.7M from account (NEWS10 ABC)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Lawyers for Usain Bolt, one of the world's greatest sprinters, said Wednesday that more than $12.7 million is missing from his ...

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Jamaica under scrutiny for fraud scandal that hit Usain Bolt (The Washington Post)

An investigation into a private investment firm in Jamaica where $12.7 million belonging to sprinter Usain Bolt has gone missing has sparked criticism over ...

12, the commission banned the company from conducting any transactions without its approval, and it has since appointed a temporary manager to oversee the company’s daily operations. Clarke said a preliminary investigation found that a number of elderly clients also have been defrauded. The investigation began after Stocks and Securities Limited sent authorities a letter Jan.

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Jamaica under scrutiny for fraud scandal that hit Usain Bolt (ABC News)

An investigation into a private investment firm in Jamaica where $12.7 million belonging to sprinter Usain Bolt has gone missing has sparked criticism over ...

12, the commission banned the company from conducting any transactions without its approval, and it has since appointed a temporary manager to oversee the company’s daily operations. Clarke said a preliminary investigation found that a number of elderly clients also have been defrauded. The investigation began after Stocks and Securities Limited sent authorities a letter Jan.

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Usain Bolt lost over $17m in savings to a scam (The Australian Financial Review)

Lawyers of the Olympic sprinter say Usain Bolt is considering legal action if the money is not returned over the next eight days.

Gordon said regulators have not communicated with him or his client. The account was part of Mr Bolt’s retirement and lifetime savings. “It’s distressful news for anyone,” Gordon said on Wednesday.

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Bank Reportedly Loses $12 Million of Usain Bolt's Life Savings (TheStreet)

Champion sprinter Usain Bolt is used to living life in the fast lane, but he's hit a major speed bump after Bolt's investment firm acknowledged that $12.7 ...

Stocks and Securities Limited has reportedly mishandled multiple client accounts, leading to significant financial losses. Bolt, who established this account as part of his private pension.” “It’s distressing news for anyone, and certainly in the case of Mr.

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Jamaica under scrutiny for fraud scandal that hit Usain Bolt (WLRN)

An investigation into a private investment firm in Jamaica where $12.7 million belonging to sprinter Usain Bolt has led to one of the largest fraud scandals ...

12, the commission banned the company from conducting any transactions without its approval, and it has since appointed a temporary manager to oversee the company's daily operations. Clarke said a preliminary investigation found that a number of elderly clients also have been defrauded. The investigation began after Stocks and Securities Limited sent authorities a letter Jan.

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