Roundup: Former AOL execs face fraud charges, MetroFi throws in the towel, fingerprinters point fingers, and more

Roundup: Former AOL execs face fraud charges, MetroFi throws in the towel, fingerprinters point fingers, and more

AOL execs add oddly, allege examiners — Eight AOL executives are facing fraud charges at the conclusion of a six-year long investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission into alleged revenue overstatement of $1 billion during the company’s merger with Time Warner. Four of the men have already settled. Given the company’s historic performance, it’s surprising the remaining four haven’t gotten away with pleading incompetence. More at the WSJ.

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Opsource, enterprise infrastructure Co., raises $20M in VC/debt

OpSource Inc., a Santa Clara, Calif.-based developer of enterprise infrastructure operations platforms, has raised $20 million in private equity, venture leasing and credit lines, according to PE Week Wire.

Intel Capital led the Series C equity tranche, and was joined by return backers ComVentures, Artiman Ventures, and Key Venture Partners. Western Technology Investment provided the venture leasing, while Silicon Valley Bank extended an additional line of credit.