Mickelson not criminally charged by SEC for tip

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The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday alleged golfer Phil Mickelson made $931,000 after purchasing stock on an insider trading tip from sports gambler Billy Walters and then used some of the money to pay back Walters, to whom he allegedly owed money.

The SEC is seeking to recoup alleged Ill-gotten gains from Mickelson, who was not criminally charged. Mickelson’s attorney said Thursday in a statement that the golfer has entered into an agreement with the SEC and will return all money from the trade in question.

In its case, the SEC said Mickelson spoke with Walters, with whom he had placed bets, in 2012 about an upcoming spinoff of dairy company Dean Foods. Based on a tip Walters had received, the SEC alleged, Walters told Mickelson to buy the stock. Months after buying 240,000 shares, according to a companion criminal case, Mickelson then repaid Walters using the Dean Foods money, the SEC alleged.

Walters was charged with insider trading and was arrested late Wednesday in Las Vegas. He will appear in court Thursday.

Phil Mickelson was not criminally charged for allegedly profiting off an insider stock tip to repay a debt owed to noted sports gambler Billy Walters. Harry How/Getty Images

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