Federal officials have arrested over 200 people in the largest crackdown on Medicare fraud in U.S. history. Dozens of Texans among those charged with defrauding Medicare The federal government has announced charges against 243 people who are suspected of defrauding Medicare, according to the Wall Street Journal. The massive crackdown-the largest in history-is just the […]
The Department of Justice has indicated that it will be focusing more on prosecuting individuals for corporate crimes. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that it will shift its approach in how it pursues and prosecutes companies and individuals who are accused of corporate wrongdoing, according to the Wall Street Journal. In a […]
With the next presidential election around the corner, understanding campaign fraud is important for all citizens. Politics is a part of everyday life in Texas and the rest of the country. With a looming presidential election, now is a good time for involved parties to review important elements of the process. This includes those acts […]
Knowingly making or selling copied products that also bear trademarks is considered trademark counterfeiting, and may result in serious criminal charges. People in Dallas, and elsewhere, often want a designer look without a designer price tag. As such, a market has developed for what are commonly referred to as knock off products. If such products […]
A new Texas bill seeks to repeal state civil asset forfeiture laws, which let authorities seize a person’s property without proving the person’s guilt. Most people in Dallas understand that people accused of crimes in the U.S. are considered innocent until proven guilty. However, many people may not know that this standard does not guarantee […]
A Ponzi scheme is a type of white collar crime that is easily misunderstood and learning the truth about these accusations is important for anyone facing them. People in Dallas may have heard of Ponzi schemes before but do not fully understand these charges. Learning about them can be important for a person as a […]
Federal agents have expressed their interest in prosecuting investment fraud. A Texas federal judge recently ordered a 25-year prison sentence for a defendant involved in an $11 million investment fraud scheme. The judge additionally mandated that the defendant pay $6.5 million in restitution, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. In 2013, after only six […]
Money laundering involves the process of sending money through various financial transactions, making it hard for people to distinguish its illegal origin. After obtaining a large sum of money in an illegal fashion, people cannot simply enjoy the funds by taking lavish vacations and purchasing elite property. They must first put the money through a […]
On behalf of Dan Guthrie Embezzlement is a common and serious crime. Since many people can find themselves in situations where they can be accused of the crime, it important for everyone to have a basic understanding of it. When the term “embezzlement” comes to mind, you may think of your favorite crime caper, but […]
After the Wall Street debacle, the U.S. Sentencing Commission stipulated more stringent sentencing guidelines for white collar offenses. Sadly, the initiative may have gone a bit too far. During the heart of the Great Recession, fraudulent financial dealings on Wall Street inundated media outlets everywhere. Stories about the careless actions of the Lehman Brothers and […]
