(Bloomberg) -- The founder of Iconix Brand Group was charged by federal prosecutors in an alleged accounting fraud at the company, which licenses clothing brands including Joe Boxer, London Fog, Starter, Zoo York and Umbro.

Neil Cole, the founder and former chief executive officer, and Seth Horowitz, the ex-chief operating officer, are accused in Manhattan federal court, according to charges unsealed Thursday.

Trading in Iconix was halted Thursday.

Cole stepped down as chairman and CEO of New York-based Iconix in August 2015.

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