Most people have a vague idea of what money laundering entails. You might think money laundering only involves large sums of cash. However, money laundering charges can stem from a single transaction. The transaction does not even have to involve a significant amount...
Month: December 2020
Is a pyramid scheme illegal?
Pyramid schemes are unfortunately common in the United States, including in Michigan. They promote a get-rich-quick scheme through the multi-level marketing business ideations that come from them. For more information on pyramid schemes and their legality, continue...
What constitutes Medicare fraud?
People in Michigan understand how important Medicare is to America's senior citizens. Programs like Medicare and Medicaid make it possible for Americans with fixed or low incomes to receive healthcare services. Anyone charged with committing fraud against one of those...
Common money laundering scams
White-collar crimes are non-violent criminal acts commonly committed by business and government officials for financial profit. White-collar crimes involve hiding the source of illegal profits, and they can include many different scams. Money laundering is a common...
What can you do if you’re charged with embezzlement in Michigan?
The former vice president of the United Auto Workers, or UAW, might be sentenced to three years in prison. The individual was arrested and charged after an investigation into the auto industry uncovered multiple cases of fraud and corruption. During his trial, the man...
Three people arrested on drug charges in Michigan
Three people have been arrested after the police near Inland Township reportedly discovered illegal drugs and a firearm in their vehicle. According to the police, the group was initially pulled over because of a moving violation. When the authorities searched their...
How Ponzi schemes work and possible signs of one
A white collar crime in Michigan consists of embezzlement, perjury, government fraud, larceny, corporate fraud, money laundering, counterfeiting, and securities fraud. Most of these crimes warrant a felony charge under federal law since they often impact international...
Michigan man accused of several felonies after crash into ditch
Michigan State Police recently responded to a report involving a vehicle that crashed into a ditch in Tuscola County. According to the crash report, the incident occurred on a recent Thursday evening, and what followed caused the driver to be arrested and charged with...