__NOTOC__ Sripetch v. SEC, , was a United States Supreme Court case in which the court held that a showing of pecuniary loss to investors is not required before the Securities and Exchange Commission may obtain a disgorgement award..https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/justices-validate-secs-use-of-disgorgement-in-securities-enforcement/
Background
Ongkaruck Sripetch engaged in numerous fraudulent schemes involving at least 20 penny-stock companies. On discovering the schemes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought a civil enforcement action against Mr. Sripetch, charging him with six counts of securities fraud and one count of selling unregistered securities. Mr. Sripetch consented to the entry of judgment against him and agreed that the court could order disgorgement. When the SEC proceeded to seek over $4.1 million in disgorgement, however, Mr. Sripetch objected. He argued that the SEC's request violated Liu v. SEC, because the SEC lacked evidence that his schemes caused investors to suffer any financial losses. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Mr. Sripetch's argument, deepening a split among the courts of appeals.
The Supreme Court granted certiorari.
Opinion of the court
The Supreme Court issued an opinion on June 4, 2026.
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