Case summary
On July 24, 2025, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Division of Securities entered a Statement of Charges (S-22-3461-24-SC01) against E.L.M. Investments Inc. 1erotrader 2.0 LLC Edgar Cruz.
Order details
Order File: S-22-3461-24-SC01
Laws & Rules: RCW 21.20.010, RCW 21.20.040, RCW 21.20.140
Penalties/Remedies:
Intent to order:
- Cease and desist;
- Fines & costs
Allegations
- Between 2019 and 2025, the Respondents raised more than $1.7 million through the sale of investments to more than 30 investors in Washington and other states.
- The Respondents failed to disclose material information related to the investment, such as the risks of investing and basic information about the company.
- The Respondents sold unregistered investments and Cruz was not registered to sell investments.
The Respondents have a right to request a hearing on the Statement of Charges.