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January 7, 2021 By Michael Santos

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045COVID FraudSBA and OIGCharges for fraud related to PPP and EIDL programs

With more than 1 trillion dollars in funding for businesses, more government investigations underway, and more charges for white-collar crime.
044Pill MillsDEA Maryland Nurses Busted for Running Pill Mill

The DEA does not tolerate any type of drug distribution, including inappropriate prescriptions.
043GoogleU.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Office of Inspector GeneralJustice Department Sues Google for anti-competitive practices

The U.S. Justice Department sues Google for anti-competitive practices. Prosecutors allege Google manipulated its way to the top by denying rivals equal access to the industry.
042Pilgrim’s Pride CorporationU.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector GeneralPilgrim’s Pride fined $108 million for antitrust violations.

After a multi-year investigation, Pilgrim’s Pride Chicken fined $108 million for antitrust violations. Pilgrim’s Pride and others conspired to keep broiled chicken prices high despite the market’s demand.
041Perfect Point Corporation, South Coast GymnasticsThe Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, California Labor Commissioner’s OfficeTwo Olympic gymnasts fined for Wage Theft and violating Employee Protection Laws

Two Olympic gymnasts fined for Wage Theft and violating Employee Protection Laws

040Michael Wibracht, Ruben VillarrealSBA, Procurement Collusion Strike ForceMichael Wibracht, Ruben Villarreal SBA Fraud

SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned set-aside fraud on federal government contracting program.
039Texas Heart Hospital of the Southwest LLP, THHBP Management Company, LLCDepartment of Justice Civil Division, Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector GeneralTexas Heart Hospital False Claims Act scheme

$48 million settlement in Texas Heart Hospital False Claims Act scheme where hospital referred patients to other medical providers in which they had a vested financial interest.
038Barton Schack, Regent Medical Properties, Bank FraudFederal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal InvestigationBarton Schack, Regent Medical Properties, Bank Fraud

Barton Schack, Regent Medical Properties, Bank Fraud in Bergen County, NJ leads to prison.
037HSBC agreed to pay $601 million for abusive mortgage practicesU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, The Federal Reserve BankHSBC agreed to pay $601 million for abusive mortgage practices

The federal government announced HSBC agreed to pay $601 million in fines and other penalties related to its abusive mortgage practices.
036Ripple LabsSECSEC Sues Ripple Labs For $1.3 billion

SEC Sued Ripple Labs for $1.3 billion for selling unregistered securities
035Federal Trade CommissionFTCFTC Red Flag Rules

The FTC Red Flag Rules require business that offer credit to document their procedures.
034Los Angeles County Bureau of InvestigationLos Angeles County Bureau of InvestigationHigh School Principal Kyle Douglas Charged with Theft

Authorities charged Kyle Douglas, a High school principal, with theft. Principal kept funds intended for school trip. Principal accepted money for unapproved use of school property.
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032Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.
Consumer Products Safety CommissionConsumer Products Safety Commission Investigated Kidde

Consumer Products Safety Commission Investigated Kidde, resulting in $12 fine and recall on fire extinguishers
031Philadelphia Wholesale Produce MarketFBI / IRSEmbezzlement and Tax Fraud: Caesar DiCrecchio

Embezzlement and Tax Fraud: Caesar DiCrecchio caught stealing from Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market
030Venture Capital Investments, LLC, David Wagner, Breonna Clark d/b/a Eliot Clark d/b/a Alexander Pak, Cliniflow Technologies, LLC, Downing, Marc Lawrence,Commodity Futures Trading CommissionBitcoin Ponzi Scheme Leads to $12 million in Fines

Bitcoin Ponzi scheme leads to $12 million in fines for business owners
029Stephen Todd Reisinger, C&J Well ServicesOSHAOSHA Worker Fatality Guilty Plea

“Stephen Todd Reisinger exposed to OSHA investigation and guilty plea.
Agency Profiled: OSHA
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028ETA ComputerFBITimothy Semones Embezzlement Conviction

While working as a CFO for ETA Computer Timothy Semones was charged with embezzlement.
027BoeingFAA, Dept. of Transportation Office of Inspector GeneralBoeing fined $2.5 billion for conspiracy to defraud

“Boeing fined $2.5 billion for conspiracy to defraud when two employees deceived federal regulators investigating two separate plane crashes.
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026Unlimited Medical Research, Dr. Yvelice Villaman Bencosme, Lisett RaventosFood and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal InvestigationFlorida Doctors Plead Guilty to Medical Research Fraud

Two Florida Doctors Plead Guilty to Medical Research Fraud and receive hefty prison sentences.
025Worley and Obetz / Fulton BankFBIFulton Bank, Fraudulent Loans, Worley & Obitz

Case study on Fulton Bank, Fraudulent Loans, Worley & Obetz. Scheme led to $65 million in losses and bankruptcy.
024Spectra Logic CorporationFBICyber-criminals Seek $3.6 million In Ransomware Attack

Cyber-Criminals seek $3.6 million in a ransomware attack on IT company Spectra Logic. Spectra Logic fights back.
023Harvest Moon Financial, Gentle Breeze Online, Green Stream LendingFTC
Payday Lender Banned by Federal Trade Commission

Learn about a Payday Lender banned by Federal Trade Commission in connection with predatory lending practices.
022Empire Financial, Vista EnterprisesSECServing on Board of Directors

Learn the basic principles and critical considerations before serving on a Board of Directors
021Blue Bell Ice CreamFDABlue Bell Ice Cream’s Fraud and Conspiracy from Improper Disclosure

Explaining how a CEO’s neglect led to Blue Bell Ice Cream’s Fraud and Conspiracy from Improper Disclosure
020Peter Szatmari, David Sechovicz, Banc De BinaryCFTC / SECBinary Options Marketer and CFTC Investigation

Binary Options Marketer and CFTC Investigation lead to millions in fines for deceptive marketing with binary options transactions.
019StericycleEPAStericycle EPA Investigation

Stericycle EPA Investigation leads to violations of the Clean Air Act, consent degree costing company more than $2 million.
018Charles Jones / Lawyer-Wealth Advisor / PonziFBI / SEC / DOJ / BOPThe Emotional Consequences of Criminal Behavior

A first-person narrative about the emotional consequences of criminal behavior.
017David Shulick DVHS MgmtDOJ / FBI / IRS / US Dept of EducationEmbezzlement due to Inadequate Compliance by a Federal Contractor

Teach how a failure in leadership may lead to charges for embezzlement due to inadequate compliance by a federal contractor.
016Stiefel LabsSECStiefel Labs SEC Charges

Examine Stiefel Labs’ SEC Charges and inadequate internal protections
015JP MorganFBI / DOJ / CFTCMarket Manipulation Charges Against JP Morgan

Learn how cheating while trading on U.S. capital markets led to market manipulation charges against JP Morgan and several traders employed by the company.
014Keystone BiofuelsEPA / IRS / FBIFraudulent Claims for Tax Credits

Educate why adhering to principled practices may protect against fraudulent claims for Biofuel Tax Credits.
013MeritDOJ Civil Division / HHS-OIG / FBIMerit Medical Systems and Whistleblower

Profile of Merit Medical Systems and whistleblower that reported on illegal payments, raising risk levels for all.
012George Matus, Peter Matus / Investor RelationsSECInsider Trading Laws and SEC Rule 10b-5

Examining how corporate officers violated Insider Trading Laws and SEC Rule 10b-5 by exploiting confidential non-public information.g of their securities in the capital markets.
011Jose Aman / Natural Diamonds / Eagle / Argyle CoinSEC / DOJPonzi Scheme in Diamonds and Cryptocurrency

Learn how soliciting investors into a Ponzi scheme in diamonds and cryptocurrency promising high returns led to serious criminal charges.
010Argos USA LLCDOJAnti-Trust Law Violations

Learn how emphasizing due diligence and compliance can help avoid Antitrust Law violations.
009Allscripts HealthcareDOJHIPAA Infractions

Learn how failing to strictly abide by rules and regulations may lead to HIPAA infractions.
008Agee Fisher BarrettIRS-CI / USPSReal Estate Syndicator and Tax Preparer Violate Federal Tax laws

Real estate syndicators and tax preparers violate Federal Tax Laws by abusing loopholes and deductions.
007Schneider Electric Buildings AmericasGSA-OIG / NCISViolating Anti-Corruption and Anti-Kickback Laws

Failure to implement compliance programs can lead to violating Anti-Corruption and Anti-Kickback laws.
006USP Labs Supplement CompanyFDA / DOJBreaking FDA Rules

Understand how breaking FDA rules led to criminal prosecution for USP Labs.
005Deck Won Kang /DAPA / DOJViolations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Bribery of international officials can lead to violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
004WorkriteFBI / DOJViolating the False Claims Act

Learn the necessary precautions for a government contractor to protect against violating the False Claims Act.
003Eaze Technologies, Inc., James Patterson, Hamid Akhavan, Rueben WeigandFBI / US Treasury DepartmentEaze Cannabis CEO Bank Fraud Scheme

Learn about a cannabis CEO caught up in a $100 million bank fraud scheme.
002Rising Eagle Capital Group LLC, J Squared Telecom LLC, Only Web Leads LLC, Rising Phoenix Group, Rising Phoenix Holdings, RPG Leads, Rising Eagle Capital Group, John C. Spiller, Jakob A. MearsFCCTelemarketing Fraud

Learn how mistakes that violate federal law can bring disastrous consequences including government investigations, fines, and the potential for charges of white-collar crime.
001Keith Berman / Decision Diagnostics Corp. (DECN) DOJ / SECDefrauding Investors

Learn consequences that follow for people that provide false or misleading information to investors: CEO of Decision Diagnostics Corp

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