Wire fraud is one of the most devastating forms of financial fraud. In a wire fraud scenario, one individual or business convinces someone to make a wire transfer due to misrepresentation or lies. Sometimes, they make the transaction seem like a legitimate business...
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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...
Six people have been charged with Medicaid fraud
Six people in New York have been charged with fraud after allegedly hosting a long-running scheme that convinced women from Turkey to travel to the United States and give birth here. The people involved in the scheme told the women that their children would...
When is having an offshore account illegal?
There are many individuals in New York who operate a business in international territory. These businesses or their personal needs may lead them to consider opening an offshore bank account to keep track of their finances elsewhere. It is important to note that this...
What New Yorkers should know about fraud and white-collar crime
Despite being the owner of an anti-fraud company, a businessman in Nevada has been charged with committing fraud against his investors. According to the charges, the man altered the numbers in his spreadsheets to create a false image of the company's profits. Once the...
New York hedge fund founder charged with fraud
The founder and manager of a New York-based hedge fund with assets worth more than $1 billion was taken into custody by federal agents on Sept. 3 and charged with securities fraud, wire fraud and extortion. The charges were announced in a press release issued by the...
How are states trying to prevent Medicaid fraud?
Preventing a problem could prove less challenging than dealing with a recurring one. Officials in many states realize that preventing Medicaid fraud can save money and resources. Those who commit acts of Medicaid fraud in New York may not realize how severe the...
Law enforcement union president accused of fraud
A complaint filed in the Southern District of New York alleges that the president of a police union committed wire fraud. The union represents law enforcement personnel for various agencies in New York City. This allegation comes after he was accused of defrauding the...
Hedge funds and secrecy vs. securities fraud concerns
Many hedge fund companies and managers are transparent about corporate culture and operations. However, not every New York firm maintains such an approach to investor relations. Some entities support the maximum amount of corporate secrecy possible. Top executives...
Las Vegas couple steals $13 million from NC Medicaid
In New York and around the country, Medicaid fraud is an all too common problem. A couple from Las Vegas committed one of the most egregious crimes in recent history, stealing more than $13 million form the North Carolina Medicaid system. More than $10 million was...