#white-collar-crime tag

Essex County accountant accused of $1.6M theft to fund betting

An Essex County accountant allegedly stole over $1.6 million from a longtime client and two businesses to fund personal expenses, including sports betting.

#fbi

fromEmptywheel

US politics

The FBI: Now, with 48% More Domestic Surveillance ... but No Banksters

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

Trump Admin Orders FBI to Deprioritize White Collar Crime, Shift Focus to Immigration: Report

fromEmptywheel

US politics

The FBI: Now, with 48% More Domestic Surveillance ... but No Banksters

fromwww.mediaite.com

fromHarvard Business Review

US politics

Trump Admin Orders FBI to Deprioritize White Collar Crime, Shift Focus to Immigration: Report

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Business

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.

#clemency

US politics

Trump has granted clemency to several high-profile white-collar fraudsters. Could Elizabeth Holmes be next? | Fortune

fromFast Company

US politics

Trump commutes prison sentence for this former executive convicted of Ponzi-like scheme

US politics

Trump commutes 7-year prison sentence for private equity exec who was convicted in scheme to defraud more than 10,000 investors | Fortune

US politics

Trump has granted clemency to several high-profile white-collar fraudsters. Could Elizabeth Holmes be next? | Fortune

fromFast Company

US politics

Trump commutes prison sentence for this former executive convicted of Ponzi-like scheme

US politics

Trump commutes 7-year prison sentence for private equity exec who was convicted in scheme to defraud more than 10,000 investors | Fortune

US news

LA true crime producer led double life as fake heiress, FBI alleges

fromSFGATE

9 months ago

California

2 arrested in alleged $1 million California pizza franchise scam

fromABA Journal

NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

fromSFGATE

US news

LA true crime producer led double life as fake heiress, FBI alleges

fromSFGATE

9 months ago

California

2 arrested in alleged $1 million California pizza franchise scam

fromABA Journal

NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

Todd Blanche To White-Collar Lawyers: Criticize Trump Administration And We'll 'Notice' - Above the Law

The Deputy Attorney General warned white-collar lawyers that DOJ monitors inconsistencies between public criticism and private client representations, implying potential consequences.

Mental health

fromSun Sentinel

6 months ago

Inside a South Florida minister's support group for white-collar criminals

Former white-collar offenders run a weekly support group addressing stigma, isolation, and lasting personal and familial consequences after convictions.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

9 months ago

NYC exec stole $6M, used dough to buy $150K engagement ring and 150 plane tickets: prosecutors

A Manhattan marketing exec allegedly embezzled nearly $6 million through fake companies over eight years, living lavishly before being caught.

US politics

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US targets networks of corrupt politicians who aid drug cartels

Trump administration focuses on dismantling corrupt networks aiding drug cartels.

Social justice

fromAdvocate.com

The Chrisleys, saints of scam, spun Christian conservatism into yet another obscene Trump pardon

Donald Trump's pardoning of Todd and Julie Chrisley highlights issues of accountability and privilege in white-collar crimes.

NYC startup

fromWIRED

What to Expect When You're Convicted

White-collar crime is pervasive in tech, and a former mafia troubleshooter now advises offenders on navigating prison life.

EU data protection

fromIndependent