Thousands of New York residents receive Medicare coverage from insurance companies like the Cigna Group. The federal government expects insurance providers to submit timely and accurate information to make sure that these private insurance plans are administered...
New York congressman George Santos has been indicted on a raft of federal charges that could put him behind bars for decades. A 13-count indictment was unsealed on May 10 when Santos appeared in a Suffolk County district court. He faces one count of stealing public...
According to New York's Penal Law § 177.20, individuals may face healthcare fraud charges if they knowingly submit a deceitful healthcare claim, resulting in receiving improper payments. If the fraudulent payments total more than $50,000 but less than $100,000, it...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has announced that a Chinese expatriate has been arrested in connection with a massive fraud scheme. The man is accused of bilking his hundreds of thousands of online followers out of more than $1...
A Ponzi scheme is a fraud that lures New York investors by promising high returns with little or no risk. Named after Charles Ponzi, who became famous for using the scheme in the 1920s, a Ponzi scheme generates returns for older investors and promoters by acquiring...
News reports about highly publicized cases involving embezzlement and other crimes may note the defendant also faces charges of wire fraud. A guilty verdict on any counts of wire fraud might result in the accused looking at harsh sentencing in a New York federal...
Defining securities fraud Securities fraud is a very broad term covering several illegal activities in the marketing and sales of various investments. According to the FBI, securities fraud can include a variety of pyramid schemes, broker embezzlement schemes,...
Clients who provide funds to brokers and advisors have every expectation the money goes into the agreed-upon investment vehicle. Sometimes, clients feel shocked to discover misappropriation occurred. While such instances might be rare, they do happen. Several...
Securities fraud in New York is a serious crime and one with grave consequences. There are suitable reasons to avoid such fraud and make sure you litigate correctly if accused. The statistics make the need to invest fairly evident. Be mindful that the Security and...
The use of the postal system to commit fraud is the primary meaning of mail fraud, and it is often a federal crime that comes with severe penalties. There are certain elements that are needed to bring a conviction of mail fraud. Main elements of mail fraud The two...