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White-collar crime is a surprisingly broad area and may take place across a range of businesses, no matter their size. The motivation for these types of crimes is often financial, and according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, white-collar crimes may operate in...
Federal loans obtained fraudulently during a major disaster or declared national emergency may bring severe penalties. As described on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation website, punishments may include a $1 million fine and up to 30 years of imprisonment if...
Forgery is considered a “white collar” crime that is in essence the act of producing a false legal document or materially altering one with the intent to defraud another. In Florida, doing so is a felony. Basics In Florida, a felony is falsely making, altering,...
Prosecutors may charge individuals allegedly involved in money laundering after finding evidence of possible wrongdoing. A conviction, however, requires proof that money deposited in a defendant's bank account came from the proceeds of an illicit activity. As...
Due to the increased stress that may come with tax season, filers could stand a greater chance of making errors or mistakes on their returns. As described by Bankrate.com, an individual may also face allegations of tax evasion for a number of reasons, including a...
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is one of the many federal laws aimed towards policing computer usage and preventing fraud and abuse. While it has been around for a while, there are many who feel it has outlived its usefulness and it is time for an overhaul. ...
White-collar crimes, which include practices such as money laundering, forgery and business fraud, are common in the corporate world. Forbes reports that the cost of these crimes eclipses $500 billion dollars annually, a staggering amount when compared to other...
Four Georgians and three South Carolinians are facing Federal fraud charges for allegedly submitting false information to obtain a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which they laundered among over $2.1 million in other fraudulently-obtained funds....
A New York City man will be spending the next thirteen years in prison on a Federal conviction for his alleged involvement in a health care kickback scheme involving millions of dollars. The 45-year-old man was allegedly part of a network of several medical clinics in...
There are many types of fraud and financial crimes that Florida residents and businesses could find themselves involved in. Many of these crimes carry hefty penalties that could include lengthy jail time and restitution. Therefore, it’s important to know exactly what...
