A recent report issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigations shows that Florida is somewhat of a hot spot for mortgage fraud and similar criminal violations. Mortgage fraud can take a variety of forms; as such, it may be difficult to determine whether your actions...
Did you know that even a small "white lie" on your mortgage application could lead to very serious criminal consequences? Experts say that even seemingly innocuous untruths on loan applications can constitute mortgage fraud, a major crime that can lead to long-term...
An old adage holds that truth can never be fully suppressed. Such is the case for several wealthy people who lost millions in a mortgage fraud scheme orchestrated by a trusted colleague. On June 27, a 54-year-old Miami Beach, Florida, man pleaded guilty to his role in...
Instances of alleged financial malfeasance have hit Florida hard in recent years. An example that affects homeowners and those seeking to become homeowners is mortgage fraud. One case being reported on involves the practice of requiring advance fees for mortgage...
A Miami Beach, Florida, man is potentially looking at serving 30 years in prison after a grand jury indicted him on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the man was arrested April 29...
When a Florida legal case involves millions of dollars and potential serious penalties, it is reasonable to expect that attorneys representing the defendants in the case will fight back against the charges their clients face. This is exactly what is happening in a...
Florida's crackdown on financial crimes continues. A notable recent example is a mortgage fraud case in which indictments have been filed against seven individuals accused of defrauding Miami residents. The indictments were issued in the Southern District of...
Criminal cases have a variety of facets that affect not only the verdicts, but the sentences handed down when a guilty verdict is reached. Naturally, defendants want to moderate the punishments they incur however they can, and they certainly have the legal right to...
An incredible amount of money flows through the Florida real estate market. This provides a temptation for many to take advantage of that flow of money by committing financial malfeasance to get some of it. This happens in mortgage fraud cases, including one in which...
Florida authorities work hard every year to combat financial crimes. They have their hands full, as the Sunshine State is often the target for schemes that focus on its rich real estate market, and the huge amount of money that changes hands in that market. Some cases...
