---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-032469"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DBGI"
cik: "0001668010"
company_name: "Digital Brands Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-08T17:35:45+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-08T17:37:04.251339+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DBGI retains Christian Attar and ShareIntel to investigate naked short selling and market manipulation

## Summary
- Retained law firm Christian Attar and engaged ShareIntel in June 2026 to investigate potential illegal trading activity.
- Internal review of trading patterns raised concerns including naked shorting, spoofing, market manipulation, and collusion.
- Suspected violations also include multiple breaches of the 4.99% beneficial ownership rule and use of foreign silent partners as nominees.
- Company intends to provide evidence to DOJ, SEC, and Ontario Securities Commission; ShareIntel will track shareholder data.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-032469
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DBGI
- cik: 0001668010
- company_name: Digital Brands Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-08T17:35:45+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1668010/000149315226032469/0001493152-26-032469-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1668010/000149315226032469/form8-k.htm

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