A federal grand jury in California has convicted short seller Andrew Left of securities fraud. The Justice Department said Tuesday that Left was convicted of one count of participating in a securities fraud scheme and 12 counts of securities fraud.

The Citron Research founder was not at the courthouse when the jury deliberating his fate sent out a note.

He used explosive tweets about dozens of companies to illegally influence their shares and make a quick profit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.