Toledo Broker Charged in Investment Scam

Former Wachovia Securities broker, William A. Sirls of was charged with money laundering and mail fraud. It is alleged that Sirls bilked more than 45 people out of $17-45 million. Sirls was the manager of the Wachovia office on West Syvania Avenue near Talmadge Road in West Toledo. Read more. It is further alleged that Sirls fraudulently solicited investments in the purported profit from nonexistent "busted trades" and "builder discounted real estate." Read More. John S. Chapman & Associates is currently investigating avenues of recovery for victims of this scam.