Criminal Prosecution, Fraud, Bank Fraud

Fraud by Omission? How Thompson v. United States Could Narrow the Reach of the Federal Wire, Mail, and Bank Fraud Statutes

Benesch on 4/4/2025

The vast majority of federal white-collar fraud enforcement actions are prosecuted under the wire, mail, or bank fraud statutes. 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1343, and 1344. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Thompson v. United...more

Department of Justice Announces Increased Nationwide Coordinated Law Enforcement Effort to Combat PPP Fraud

Kaufman & Canoles on 4/28/2023

The U.S. Justice Department recently announced an increased nationwide coordinated law enforcement effort aimed at combatting COVID-related fraud. The initiative seeks to identify and prosecute individuals and companies who...more

The Good, the Bad and the Ethical: Mortgage Fraud on the Rise?

DarrowEverett LLP on 11/30/2022

In a matter of months, several well-known individuals in real estate have been convicted of and/or charged with fraud or similar crimes relating to the theft of client funds. The summary below highlights a few of those cases...more

Update: The Growing Wave of PPP Loan Prosecutions

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP on 5/20/2021

As the pandemic slowly recedes, leaving a host of hastily-enacted funding and programs in its wake, the government’s recovery and clean-up efforts are well underway. In April and May 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ)...more

For Business Owners, Allegations of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Fraud Can Lead to Steep Federal Penalties

Oberheiden P.C. on 7/16/2020

While there has been a lot of controversy in the media surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), there is no question that the program has served as an invaluable lifeline to many small and medium-sized businesses...more

Two Criminal Investment Fund Fraud Actions

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 2/10/2015

Despite massive publicity and numerous cases by enforcement authorities, investment fund fraud actions continue to be a staple of the SEC, CFTC and the DOJ. In case after case investors are convinced to part with their hard...more