When the COVID pandemic began to hit the US economy, the federal government released trillions of dollars of economic stimulus. Some business people engaged in activities that have spawned more government investigations, and more charges for white-collar crime. Situation: Covid … [Read more...] about Covid Economic Relief Fraud
DEA Busts Pill Mill
SITUATION: Busting a Pill Mill Federal prosecutors recently indicted theowner and two employees of a Maryland pain management clinic, alleging it is a “pill mill.” The DEA heavily targets these so-called “pill mills,” defined as any “health care provider’s office, clinic, or health care facility … [Read more...] about DEA Busts Pill Mill
Fulton Bank, Fraudulent Loans, Worley & Obetz
Fulton Bank, Fraudulent Loans, Worley & Obetz Video File Situation This case study shows how white-collar crime caused a family-owned Pennsylvania fuel supply subcontractor to file bankruptcy and 275 people lost their jobs. While serving as executives at Worley & Obetz … [Read more...] about Fulton Bank, Fraudulent Loans, Worley & Obetz
Cyber-Criminals Seek $3.6 million In Ransomware Attack
Cyber-criminals Seek $3.6 million In Ransomware Attack Video File Situation Unknown and untraceable online thieves attacked a Boulder, Colorado electronic data storage company with ransomware. The cyber-criminals demanded a $3.6 million ransom payment before it would allow the … [Read more...] about Cyber-Criminals Seek $3.6 million In Ransomware Attack
Serving on Board of Directors
Serving on Board of Directors Video File Situation When Tom, a well respected Certified Financial Planner and licensed attorney, accepted an invitation to serve on the Board of Directors of a tech company start-up, he did not disclose the position to his employer. A client learned … [Read more...] about Serving on Board of Directors
Blue Bell Ice Cream’s Fraud and Conspiracy from Improper Disclosure
Blue Bell Ice Cream's Fraud and Conspiracy from Improper Disclosure Video File Situation Paul Kruse, the president of Blue Bell Ice Cream, found himself in a quandary as he tried to get his hands around a potential quality control issue at the company. He knew the problem could be … [Read more...] about Blue Bell Ice Cream’s Fraud and Conspiracy from Improper Disclosure
Binary Options Marketer and CFTC Investigation
Binary Options Marketer and CFTC Investigation Video File Purpose Educate business owners and business leaders on the importance of understanding risks associated with fraudulent business practices and how to properly train employees to comply with federal laws. Situation This … [Read more...] about Binary Options Marketer and CFTC Investigation
Stericycle EPA Investigation
Stericycle EPA Investigation Video File Situation This case study profiles Stericycle Inc. (Stericycle), a Bannockburn, Illinois-based medical waste incinerator operator. During incineration operations, Stericycle violated the federal Clean Air Act and other laws. Stericycle permitted too … [Read more...] about Stericycle EPA Investigation