Three women here are facing charges after allegedly scamming hundreds of people in the U.S. and Canada through Facebook. One of the women was indicted on aggravated theft, money laundering and conspiracy. She is set to go to trial in October.Two of the women...
Month: October 2019
Do authorities suspect you of credit card fraud?
When authorities accuse a person of white collar crime, it is often because they suspect that the person has carried out illegal activity for financial gain. Of course, numerous types of white collar crime exist, and even if the police specifically accuse you of...
Employee theft can cost companies millions of dollars
Employee theft is so much more than just taking one or two extra pens from your company's supply cabinet. Employee embezzlement, in its various forms, can cost companies millions of dollars and have a significant impact on the success of a business. There are...
What is illegal insider trading?
The duplicitousness of insider trading effects more than just shareholders, as the effects are often felt throughout the community. By using information not readily available to the public to make financial transactions, insiders effectively are abusing the system and...
Wire fraud may result in serious penalties in Ohio
There are many forms of fraud, but one of the most common forms is wire fraud. Wire fraud generally involves a defrauding scheme over the phone, internet, or other form of electronic communications. According to Ohio Rev. Code 2913.05, wire fraud is a white collar...
18 people face charges in Ohio heroin distribution ring
In many criminal cases, money laundering and the distribution of illegal substances go hand in hand. Criminals will often operate a small business, such as a laundromat, salon, or diner, and use that business to launder money made from behind-the-scenes drug deals....