Category Archives: White Collar Crimes
White Collar Crimes That Can Be Committed Without Intent
White collar crimes typically consist of the wrongful diversion of things of value from their rightful owners by nonviolent means. Such crimes often involve a certain level of intent, but not always. People can act with other levels of purpose in pursuing financial gains or in disregarding legal duties and obligations. In many cases, the… Read More »
NJ Attorney General Forms Special Office to Prosecute White Collar Crimes
New Jersey is devoting additional resources aimed at policing fraud and other white collar crime. The attorney general has created a special office within the Division of Criminal Justice that is tasked with protecting the financial system and securities investors within the state. The newly formed Office of Securities Fraud and Financial Crimes Prosecution (OSFFCP)… Read More »
What are Some of the Most Common Federal White-Collar Crimes?
White collar crimes cover a broad spectrum of nonviolent illegal activity motivated by financial gain. They are called “white collar” crimes because the alleged offenders are typically educated people who are employed at higher-level positions in business or government. With today’s technology, many such crimes are committed using computers, coding and related means to gain… Read More »
Four People Accused of Defrauding Amtrak Health Care Plan
Three men and one woman are facing the possibility of lengthy prison terms and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after being arrested for allegedly perpetrating a scheme to defraud Amtrak’s health care plan. Federal authorities say the plan eventually paid out approximately $9 million as a result of false claims to obtain reimbursement… Read More »
Wire & Mail Fraud Conviction for ‘Real Housewives of NJ’ Celebs Teresa and Joe Guidice
In January, Teresa Guidice, of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” fame, began serving a 15-month sentence for mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud and failure to pay taxes. Joe Guidice, who took responsibility for the fraud, was sentenced to 41 months in prison. He could face deportation after he has completed his sentence… Read More »