Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme or artifice
(1) to defraud any person in connection with any security of an issuer with a class of securities registered under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (
15 U.S.C.
78l) or that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (
15 U.S.C.
78o (d)); or
(2) to obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any money or property in connection with the purchase or sale of any security of an issuer with a class of securities registered under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (
15 U.S.C.
78l) or that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (
15 U.S.C.
78o (d));
shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than 25 years, or both.