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Many people who commit white collar crimes believe they will never be caught. It often comes as a surprise when law enforcement does catch them — and it is even more surprising to face the potential consequences that will follow. If you are facing charges such...
If you have followed the news about Martin Shkreli, you may have heard that he is to go to trial for allegations of securities fraud. You may already be familiar with some of the things he's done in the past, like having an account banned on Twitter for badgering a...
You always liked your local government officials. You decided you wanted to try your hand at politics, too, so you applied for a position. When you arrived, you brought a donation for a charity the hiring manager loves while discussing how much you'd love the...
You may have watched movies or heard stories about people laundering money and getting away with millions of dollars, but the truth is that many people who commit these crimes are found out and do face serious penalties. One way that major businessmen and women...
Insurance fraud is a serious problem. The FBI reports that the annual cost of insurance fraud, non-health insurance, is about $40 billion per year. More law enforcement agencies are cracking down on potential perpetrators of insurance fraud. You should be aware that...
Insider trading is a term that we're all familiar with, but many people are not clear about exactly what it is. People from homemaker doyenne Martha Stewart to Wall Street hedge fund managers and billionaires have ended up in charged or in prison for insider trading....
Bribery is a term that most people associate with politicians and others in government. For example, giving or receiving money or a gift in return for a government contract or some other lucrative deal is an example of bribery. However, it can involve anything of...
Computer hacking is frequently in the news. Hackers have infiltrated government institutions, private companies and individuals. Everyone is vulnerable to hacking. Hacking involves using a computer to obtain unauthorized access to another data system. Hacking can be...
Many people associate the term "racketeering" with organized crime rings and mob bosses -- mostly based on portrayals seen on TV and in the movies. However, state and federal racketeering laws address a much broader spectrum of offenses. Racketeering involves the...
A woman who was employed at a First Tennessee bank as a teller has accepted a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. When she was indicted back in March, she faced seven counts of theft, embezzlement or misapplication by a bank employee involving...