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SEC Charges Nikola Corporation $125 Million for SPAC-Related Fraud and False Claims

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The SEC settled fraud charges against Nikola Corporation for $125 million, finding the electric vehicle company made materially false and misleading statements about its products, technical capabilities, and partnerships during its 2020 SPAC merger. Founder Trevor Milton falsely claimed the Nikola …

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