Most suspected criminals are arrested after an extensive manhunt and a lengthy investigation. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York issued a complaint against an alleged fraudster in November of 2021, but despite the requisite...
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Fraud
Defending against fraud charges
Being accused of fraud can ruin your entire life. Even if you are charged with fraud but not convicted, you may face stigma and damage to your professional reputation. Fraud is a white-collar crime. White-collar crimes differ from “street crimes” because they do not...
44 people indicted in alleged $240 million fraud
Two years ago, when New York and the rest of the country faced unprecedented challenges and the whole global economy seemed on the verge of collapse, state and federal agencies responded with much-needed programs that pumped money into local communities. Many of these...
Understanding bank fraud and its defenses
Most of us use our bank accounts for many different purposes, such as paying bills, depositing money and various other types of transactions. Your bank, as well as banks throughout New York and New Jersey, holds enormous sums of money in them daily. This increases the...
Understanding what qualifies as financial fraud
If you are in a business in which people trust you with their money, you need to understand that you could be charged with financial fraud. This is not to say that you actually did anything wrong, just that you could face financial fraud charges. As such, it is...
Do I need to comply with a Rule 8210 letter?
Financial fraud is taken very seriously by regulatory authorities, including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRNA). FIRNA has the ability to compel you to provide testimony or produce documents related to a financial fraud investigation. What is an 8210...
What you need to know about Rule 8210 letters
It can be alarming to receive a Rule 8210 letter. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has the ability to impose stiff penalties upon brokers and firms found to be in violation of regulations. And while you shouldn’t ignore the letter, receiving one...
Getting around Stark Law and Anti-Kickback penalties
The consequences of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law in New York aren't limited to the steep fees and fines. Doctors and health care groups who find themselves in violation of these regulations are often left with a tarnished reputation, exclusion...
How Banks Conduct Transaction Fraud Investigations
The process of a fraud investigation is an internal matter at a bank that can also involve merchants, payment processors, customers, and other parties. These investigations tend to be specific to different banks as well as the relationships between each bank and the...
Mortgage fraud is very easy to commit
White-collar crimes are on the rise in New York and the rest of the nation. The reasons for this are sometimes hard to understand. One of the biggest culprits is the fact that many people can commit these crimes without even being aware of it. However, the penalties...