Title 18 of the U.S. Code defines the elements prosecutors must prove when attempting to convict on wire fraud or mail fraud charges. The U.S. Department of Justice website notes that a wire fraud offense requires showing the defendant used a phone or electronic...
Three federal laws that govern Medicare fraud investigation
Medicare fraud can occur in small practices, large medical offices, hospitals, pharmacies and a variety of other healthcare-related companies and facilities. This type of fraud costs the U.S. government billions of dollars each year. Here are three federal laws that...
Challenges in the investigation of international crimes
International crimes are those that affect the global community, the most serious of which is “atrocity crimes.” How are such crimes investigated and prosecuted, and what are the challenges as compared to the investigation of ordinary crimes? About international...
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