La Jolla, California, January 24, 2026
Brett and Deborah Rosen from La Jolla face federal charges for their involvement in a $100 million securities fraud scheme. The couple misled investors regarding the financial health of several companies, while benefiting from stock sales. Their actions allegedly included promoting stocks aggressively on social media while secretly disposing of their shares to gain illicit profits. If found guilty, they could face significant jail time and fines.
La Jolla Couple Indicted in Alleged $100 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
La Jolla, California – Brett and Deborah Rosen, residents of La Jolla, have been indicted on federal charges related to an alleged $100 million securities fraud and money laundering scheme. The indictment, unsealed on January 23, 2026, accuses the couple of misleading investors about the financial health of several companies while profiting from their transactions.
Details of the Alleged Scheme
According to the indictment, from 2020 onwards, the Rosens financed, promoted, and sold stock in six publicly traded companies: Optec International, Sunshine Biopharma, BlockQuarry Corp., Solar Integrated Roofing Corp., Cyberlux Corp., and Ilustrato Pictures International. Investigators allege that the couple used misleading promotions to inflate interest in these companies while secretly selling off their own shares at a profit.
Charges and Potential Penalties
The Rosens face charges including conspiracy, securities fraud, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, and money laundering. If convicted, they could face significant prison time and substantial fines.
Background on the Defendants
Brett and Deborah Rosen are the owners of RB Capital Partners, Inc., a La Jolla-based investment firm. The indictment alleges that they used social media to aggressively promote Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. stock while secretly unloading their own shares, resulting in over $26 million in illicit profits from at least January 2021 through June 2024.
Legal Proceedings
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California is prosecuting the case, with assistance from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group. A trial date has not yet been released.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the charges against Brett and Deborah Rosen?
The Rosens face charges including conspiracy, securities fraud, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, and money laundering.
What is the alleged scheme they are involved in?
From 2020 onwards, the Rosens financed, promoted, and sold stock in six publicly traded companies, using misleading promotions to inflate interest while secretly selling off their own shares at a profit.
What are the potential penalties if they are convicted?
If convicted, the Rosens could face significant prison time and substantial fines.
Who is prosecuting the case?
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California is prosecuting the case, with assistance from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group.
Is a trial date set?
A trial date has not yet been released.
Key Features of the Case
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Defendants | Brett and Deborah Rosen |
| Investment Firm | RB Capital Partners, Inc. |
| Alleged Scheme | $100 million securities fraud and money laundering |
| Involved Companies | Optec International, Sunshine Biopharma, BlockQuarry Corp., Solar Integrated Roofing Corp., Cyberlux Corp., Ilustrato Pictures International |
| Potential Penalties | Significant prison time and substantial fines |
| Prosecuting Authorities | U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California, Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group |
| Trial Date | Not yet released |
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