Federal authorities have charged the founder and former CEO of a New York City private equity firm with securities and wire fraud in connection with a scheme that allegedly bilked investors out of tens of millions of dollars. A conviction on both counts could send the...
Month: January 2021
What counts as forgery?
If you are a New York City resident, you may be accused of forgery if there is enough evidence to back it up. However, it is that evidence that tends to be challenged by defense counsel as the debate of what really counts as forgery continues. The following includes...
New law makes it easier to identify owners of shell companies
When it comes to matters like opening shell companies, avoiding taxes and having off-shore bank accounts, the line between lawful and unlawful actions can be razor-thin. Add to this the fact that state, federal and even international laws are always changing, and...
Understanding federal wire fraud charges
If you live in New York and the government has served you with federal wire fraud charges, you may be wondering precisely what the government says that you did wrong. In order to prove their case, the government will have to prove that you have four different things....
Could an embezzlement case prove challenging for prosecutors?
Embezzlement may seem to be a “cut and dry” crime to prove. If an employee directed a New York business’ funds to his/her personal accounts, doing so might appear to be embezzlement. However, not all accusations of embezzlement may revolve around obvious, provable...
Explaining wire fraud with a real-world example from New York
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, wire fraud is one of the most prevalent forms of this crime. Fraud is the deliberate deceit of others to get one's hands on unlawful gains. These ill-gotten gains often take the form of cash, but any financial gain...