If you are a resident of New York who is involved in business investments you know that many people find complex financial transactions to be confusing. In some situations, it may well be a person's lack of understanding that makes them believe that something may in...
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Embezzlement
Embezzlement scam sends former finance director to federal prison
There may a common line of thinking out there amongst many in New York that the penalties that accompany white collar crimes are light. This assumption may be fed by the stories that many may have heard perpetuated about cushy federal prisons that make the experience...
Man accused of embezzlement over questionable travel expenses
It may be easy to assume that those accused of embezzlement in New York are sophisticated white-collar criminals stealing millions of dollars giant corporate conglomerates. Yet in truth, anyone in any profession and in social class can be accused of such a crime....
Woman headed to prison following second embezzling conviction
Accusations of embezzlement in New York City are taken very seriously due to the financial impact that the crime can have on the victims involved. Yet a perception may exist that such activity does not warrant harsh criminal penalties due to the fact that those...
Defendants to be sentenced for embezzlement in August
New York residents who work in roles in which they have access to company or organization funds may find themselves under great scrutiny at times. These types of jobs may well put people at a greater risk of being accused of embezzling or otherwise misappropriating...
What you need to know about Ponzi schemes
Ponzi schemes are some of the most intriguing forms of fraud in the industry. While most victims in New York do not realize they are losing money, there are also many involved in the scheme who do not know they are participating in a crime. The laws and rules can be...
What elements must be established to prove embezzlement?
The term "embezzlement" is likely to bring immediate thoughts of greed and shady financial practices. The term itself even has a sharp, stinging phonetic tone. Embezzlement is a criminal charge that relates to the theft of financial assets for which an individual is...
