White-collar crimes in the New York City metro area cover several non-violent, illegal actions in the financial domain. Misapplication of funds and embezzlement occur more often than other financial institute fraud, but mortgage fraud is still a concern for law...
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What is an air loan?
An air loan is one of the most common forms of mortgage fraud in New York. This type of fraud can be complicated, but it has a simple goal: get money from the bank without having to pay it back. Being charged with mortgage fraud is a serious accusation that can carry...
What is an air loan?
An air loan is one of the most common forms of mortgage fraud in New York. This type of fraud can be complicated, but it has a simple goal: get money from the bank without having to pay it back. Being charged with mortgage fraud is a serious accusation that can carry...
CEO of anti-fraud company charged with fraud
A 43-year-old man who founded and once served as the chief executive officer of a company that promised to protect its clients against internet fraud has been accused of using falsified financial statements to bilk investors out of more than $100 million. Papers filed...
CEO of anti-fraud company charged with fraud
A 43-year-old man who founded and once served as the chief executive officer of a company that promised to protect its clients against internet fraud has been accused of using falsified financial statements to bilk investors out of more than $100 million. Papers filed...
Sentencing guidelines and white collar crime: What to know
One of the most prevalent misconceptions about white collar crime is that the state and federal justice systems do not punish it harshly. To the contrary, courts frequently impose very strict sentences on men and women convicted of financial crimes. Many white collar...
Sentencing guidelines and white collar crime: What to know
One of the most prevalent misconceptions about white collar crime is that the state and federal justice systems do not punish it harshly. To the contrary, courts frequently impose very strict sentences on men and women convicted of financial crimes. Many white collar...
Are all white-collar crimes federal crimes?
When white-collar criminal charges catch the spotlight, it’s usually because they’re being charged at the federal level. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that only the federal government files white-collar criminal charges. Whether you face state or federal...
Understanding money laundering allegations
White collar crime is a very broad phrase that refers to a wide variety of activities. In many situations, the line between legal activity and illegal activity may be very thin and difficult to distinguish. Financial professionals and business owners alike must be...
Former New York mayor receives probation in wire fraud case
The former mayor of Cohoes, New York, was sentenced to probation after a conviction in a wire fraud case, avoiding prison time in the matter. The former mayor was accused of taking campaign contributions for personal use, and he pleaded guilty to one count of wire...