Florida Stockbroker Richard Ohrn Fakes Disappearance

The Sun Sentinel reports that Richard Ohrn, 44, a former South Florida stockbroker who disappeared while fishing in the Atlantic Ocean last month, has admitted that he staged his disappearance by abandoning the boat and driving to Albany, Georgia.

According to the Sun Sentinel, Richard Ohrn was trying to escape legal issues, including a suit by a former employer alleging that he stole from customer accounts and a civil action accusing him and his wife of misusing funds raised for a home-investing business called RKJMO Home Investors.

FINRA records indicate that he was named in a FINRA Arbitration in December 2014 alleging that he converted $15,250 from two elderly clients by forging signatures. That matter is still pending.

According to FINRA records, Ohrn, who is not currently registered, was previously registered with Wells Fargo Advisors from June 2011 through August 2012. Prior to that he was registered with Chase Investment Services from July 2009 through June 2011.

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