Here is the link to the story or you can read it below:   http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/12/28/mf-global-scrutinized-on-moving-of-money/

Federal authorities investigating the demise of MF Global think that the firm began improperly moving customer money to a middleman on Oct. 27, according to people briefed on the matter. 

The transfers, which indicate the brokerage firm misused client money earlier than previously believed, represent a new line of inquiry in the hunt for more than $1 billion in missing money.

In MF Global’s last days, the brokerage house was frantically winding down trades to shore up its balance

• Poulos LoPiccolo have been retained by customers of MF Global Inc. to represent them in the SIPA Liquidation.
• Poulos LoPiccolo will be meeting with MF Global Inc. customers and/or creditors related to the SIPA Liquidation.
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