Federal prosecutors in New York and California have accused a former movie business mogul of wire fraud, bank fraud, identity theft and making false statements to government investigators. The 66-year-old man was taken into custody without incident at his Los Angeles...
New York residents may recall the insider trading scandals that took place in the 1980s and 1990s. Trading securities based on material and nonpublic information can lead to criminal charges and possible jail time. This is what one New Jersey man is facing for years...
In New York state, you could spend time in jail and a pay a fine if convicted of forgery. State law says that basic forgery occurs when you alter or complete a written instrument with the intent to deceive or cause injury to another party. Let's take a look at the...
White-collar crimes are treated very seriously by prosecutors and the courts in New York. These allegations can lead to severe penalties including hefty fines, loss of licensing and incarceration. A recent case in which a man and his company were accused of fraud is...
A 52-year-old New York man faces up to 20 years in a federal prison after admitting that he lied about where he obtained goods that he sold to the United States government. Federal prosecutors say the man obtained Chinese-made items including backpacks, cinch bags,...
Securities fraud is a common type of white-collar crime that occurs in New York and elsewhere. Understanding what constitutes securities fraud can be difficult for people without knowing the securities regulations. There are a few common types of securities fraud that...
New Yorkers who are confronted by allegations of white-collar crime should understand that the consequences for a conviction can be severe. Despite these allegations being unrelated to violence, they carry with them harsh penalties for a conviction. People who are...
A New York restaurateur has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud her establishment’s mortgage holder, lenders, suppliers and customers. The woman faces a sentence of up to 20 years in a federal prison when she is sentenced on June 24....
New York woman sentenced in $38 million fraud scheme According to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a woman was sentenced to spend more than 10 years in prison for her role in a fraudulent debt elimination scheme that involved...
New Yorkers and people across the nation could find themselves facing allegations of committing white-collar crimes. A conviction might result in hefty penalties. An ongoing series of cases involving wealthy people who allegedly paid for their children to gain unfair...