A Germantown man has been sentenced for securities fraud and theft, following an investigation by Maryland's Fraud and Corruption Unit and Securities Division. The individual, who was not registered in Maryland to conduct such activities, pleaded guilty to the charges. In a separate case, a Denver-area man received a five-year sentence for his involvement in a $300 million telemarketing scheme. Additionally, another man, posing as a financial advisor, was sentenced for stealing over $100,000 from a former client, according to officials.