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Bridging Finance Founders Hit with $27M Fraud Penalties

6/20/2025

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David and Natasha Sharpe, founders of Bridging Finance Inc., face over $27 million in penalties for investment fraud.
The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal fined David $3.6 million, Natasha $1.95 million, and former compliance officer Andrew Mushore $50,000.
They are required to repay over $20 million in fraudulent gains and cover investigation costs exceeding $1.2 million.
David Sharpe's significant financial experience contributed to the tribunal's harsh ruling.

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David and Natasha Sharpe, founders of Bridging Finance Inc., face over $27 million in penalties for investment fraud.
The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal fined David $3.6 million, Natasha $1.95 million, and former compliance officer Andrew Mushore $50,000.
They are required to repay over $20 million in fraudulent gains and cover investigation costs exceeding $1.2 million.
David Sharpe's significant financial experience contributed to the tribunal's harsh ruling.