Rep. Ralph Norman is now being scrutinized over failed MMTLP promises by retail investors after suggesting subpoenas and congressional hearings.
Representative Norman was among the first congressmen to raise concerns on the MMTLP fraud that locked tens of thousands of investors from accessing their capital when FINRA issued a U3 halt without clarity or thorough explanation.
“Over 70 co-signers on my letter this morning to FINRA and the SEC concerning #MMTLP – Meta Materials Series A preferred shares,” reported Rep. Ralph Norman back in December of 2023.
“We write to request that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) review events surrounding Meta Materials Series A preferred shares (MMTLP),” the letter read.
“As you know, MMTLP was created during a merger between Meta Materials (MMAT) and Torchlight Energy Resources (TRCH) to provide preferred stock dividends to TRCH shareholders.
MMTLP shares began trading on the OTC market in 2021. In the summer of 2022, the SEC received and subsequently approved a Form S-1 and amendments to spin-off a portion of the company, Meta Materials, into a new company, Next Bridge Hydrocarbons (NBH).
On December 9, 2022, FINRA issued a U3 halt on trading in the company’s stock, preventing shareholders from making further trades.
Since the halt, constituent investors have contacted Members of Congress regarding the spin-off transaction and the subsequent halt on trading. Specifically, we have received more than 40,000 letters from concerned investors,” the letter stated.
“Many of our constituents have concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding the U3 halt and level of short selling in MMTLP.
As you know, the securities industry is regulated by a disclosure-based regime, and transparency is paramount to FINRA’s and the SEC’s goals of protecting investors and ensuring market integrity.
We believe it is appropriate that FINRA and the SEC review these market events and determine what, if any, wrongdoing may have occurred in order to dispel misinformation and properly safeguard investors.”
As we end January 2025, no solution has been proposed by anyone in congress, leading to significant criticism on social media.
“Rep. Norman suggested Subpoenas & Congressional Hearings but completely did a 180 after supporting the community, and no longer talks about MMTLP,” posted one user on X.
“Hypocrisy rules in our system of govt.
All is fair when it comes to re-election votes and campaign finance…isn’t that correct Congressman?,” said another.
Retail investors are seeking justice for MMTLP.
The question is, how much more pressure will investor activists have to keep applying to reignite significant attention from regulators?
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