There are several underlying reasons why people choose to participate in criminal activity in the corporate world. Often times, intense pressure from corporate leaders may infiltrate organizational practices and gradually become a part of a company's culture. The...
White Collar Crime
Former Guatemala economy minister changed with money laundering
Southern Florida is a mixing pot of many influences. It is home to major international airports and ports, resulting in many international ties through tourism and business. Certain connections with the U.S. could spark some concerning allegations for foreigners,...
Florida insurance fraud charges are serious
Like other states, Florida has a law which makes insurance fraud a criminal act. While it might seem straightforward enough that South Florida residents should not lie to their insurance companies, the sort of behavior that can lead to a state-level insurance fraud...
Florida pharmacy workers charged with TRICARE fraud
There are several reasons why a person would face federal crimes. There are several crimes that can lead to federal charges including health care fraud that involves federal health care systems. There are now fraud offices in many cities across the U.S. that...
Bernie Madoff must serve out his time
Recently, one of the country's most notorious white collar criminals, Bernie Madoff, 82, petitioned the court to give him a compassionate release from his 150-year sentence because he is terminally ill from end-stage kidney disease. However, the judge in Madoff's...
How do you know if you’re under federal investigation?
You never dreamed that a federal agent would be calling your office. Your not sure what the whole thing is about. Are you being investigated? Maybe. The federal government seldom reveals all of its cards early in the investigation game, so you could be of interest to...
Don’t believe everything you hear about white collar prosecutions
According to a recent study from Syracuse University, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is slacking in its pursuit of white collar criminals. The study claims that prosecutions have fallen 25% in five years and are the lowest they've been in the past 30...
Don’t believe these myths about white collar crime
White collar crimes, including graft, money laundering, insider trading and tax fraud are commonly equated with theft or burglary, but studies have shown that the psychology of the white collar criminal is very different than that of the standard burglar. Unlike...
Pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing: What’s the difference?
"Side gigs" are very common in America today. Almost everybody is an entrepreneur, of sorts, whether they're running a YouTube channel or driving for Uber. If you're looking for the right side gig for you, however, it's smart to know how to spot the difference between...
White collar prosecutions: Where the focus lies for now
White collar criminal prosecutions are in the news a lot these days. Since it's always wise to know where investigative trends are going, let's take a look at what's been happening in late 2019 and where you may expect investigative efforts to focus next. At the end...
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