In recent news, 12 Arizona residents have been indicted for involvement in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud schemes. The defendants have been charged with numerous white collar crimes, including various counts of conspiracy, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, as well as conspiracy to commit transactional money laundering. It was determined that mortgage fraud played a huge role in the collapse of Arizona’s economy and real estate market, so it’s safe to say that federal investigators are not going to show much leniency towards defendants accused of this criminal offense.
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Arizona Residents Indicted for Mortgage Fraud
28 March 2012 by jacksonwhite | Check Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Fraud, Money Laundering, Mortage Fraud, Securities Fraud, White Collar Crime, Wire Fraud | No CommentsDefending Fraud Crimes in Arizona
27 March 2012 by jacksonwhite | Check Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Fraud, Mortage Fraud, Securities Fraud, White Collar Crime | No CommentsFor an individual to secure the best possible defense in court against charges for fraud, they should look for a Phoenix fraud attorney with experience as a former Arizona prosecutor. This experience can prove invaluable for a defendant accused of fraud because a former prosecutor may know some key people within Arizona’s criminal justice system, and these connections will make it much easier for the defense to negotiate with the prosecution.
Examples of Fraud Crimes in Arizona
22 March 2012 by jacksonwhite | Check Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Fraud, Identity Fraud, Identity Theft, Mortage Fraud, Securities Fraud, White Collar Crime, Wire Fraud | No CommentsUnder Arizona law and Federal law, fraud is considered to be one of the most serious types of white collar criminal offenses. The act of fraud occurs when an individual acquires money or property by deceiving another individual. Instances of fraud are generally classified according to the nature of the offense. The following list includes some of the most common types of fraud crimes committed by individuals in Arizona: Bank fraud Credit card fraud Identity theft Insurance fraud Mail fraud Mortgage fraud Securities fraud and insider trading Wire fraud If you’ve been accused of fraud in Arizona court or Federal
Securities Fraud in Arizona
9 January 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Fraud, Securities Fraud | No CommentsAccording to FBI.gov, securities fraud is an illegal activity that involves the deception of investors or manipulation of financial markets. It can occur when an individual breaks the laws designed to protect investors and securities traders. Arizona securities fraud can also take place when an individual provokes investors to buy or sell based on false information, which can then result in a loss of capital. Generally, crimes that fall under the category of securities fraud include insider trading, account fraud, misrepresentation, high yield investment fraud, ponzi and pyramid schemes, broker embezzlement, hedge fund fraud, and more.
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