Merrimack man with history of financial crimes accused again by state regulators
Merrimack man with history of financial crimes accused again by state regulators New Hampshire Public Radio | By Todd Bookman Published July 21, 2026 The New Hampshire State House in Concord. A Merrimack man with a history of financial crimes is accused of selling a stake in a business and property in North Carolina that authorities contend does not exist. The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation filed a petition last month against Antonia Silva, asking a state judge to freeze Silva’s assets and order him to have no contact with his alleged victim, who is identified in documents by his initials. Silva has a history of unsavory financial transactions, according to publicly available records, and officials say there could be other victims. In a statement, the securities bureau said anyone “who has acted on any investment-related solicitation made by Silva or has given money to Mr. Silva or one of his business ventures for investment purposes” should contact the bureau imm...