This page contains links to newspaper articles regarding the Wellington Bank Companies litigation and liquidation.
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Gary Bentz sentenced, April 26,2006
Two promoters of Wellington Bank Scheme indicted
2 in Tristate tied to fraud probe; October 16, 2000
Kentucky Joins Securities Investigation: Probe Includes Fort Wright Company; October 18, 2000
What's the Buzz?: Extension OK'd in Bank Probe; November 14, 2000
What's the Buzz?: 2 Given Extension in Banking Case; December 01, 2000
What's the Buzz?: Securities Dealers Take Fifth Amendment; December 31, 2000
What's the Buzz?: SEC, Ohio Check Out Bank Claim; February 07, 2001
Offshore Investors May Get Part Back; February 28, 2001
Partner's Assets Under Scrutiny: SEC Seeks to Recover $3.4 Million for Investors; March 2, 2001
Investment Schemes Target the Vulnerable: Search for Quick Buck Puts Savings at Risk; March 17, 2001
What's the Buzz?: Receiver Finds Bare Cupboard; June 6, 2001
What's the Buzz?: Duramed Plant Safe with Barr; July 25, 2001
What's the Buzz?: Choice of Developer Due Soon; August 15, 2001
Wellington Investors Hold Empty Bag; October 2, 2001
Wellington Investors' Money Gone - March 8, 2002
What's the Buzz?: Operator Jailed in Bank Scheme; July 25, 2001