Justice Department Investigates Alleged $100 Million Insider Trading Scheme

The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an investigation into claims made by Susquehanna International Group concerning an alleged insider trading scheme. Susquehanna alleges that unknown traders made approximately $100 million through options bets. These bets were reportedly placed ahead of a recent Chinese regulatory crackdown impacting cross-border brokerages, suggesting potential illicit financial gains tied to market-moving information.