Many Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan recipients may face a fraud charge over abuse of the loans which were intended to help small businesses keep their employees during the coronavirus ... Continue Reading
White Collar Crimes Can Mean Prison, Too
Many people don’t typically associate white-collar crimes with the kind of lengthy prison sentences handed down for violent crimes. But, in fact, such non-violent crimes as theft, embezzlement, money ... Continue Reading
Former Houston Pastor Accused of White Collar Crime
Houston police are seeking the ex-pastor of a church in the Sunnyside community of South Houston who is accused of stealing over $200,000 from the congregation, according to court records. The former ... Continue Reading
Ex-NFL Player Indicted for Healthcare Fraud
Even former NFL players can be involved in healthcare fraud. That’s the case with ex-New Orleans Saints receiver Joe Horn, who pleaded guilty this month to conspiracy to commit healthcare ... Continue Reading
$20 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Exposed in Houston
How severe are healthcare fraud penalties and punishments? Just ask a Houston woman whose exposed Medicare fraud scheme resulted in a 10-year prison sentence and an order to pay back more than $20 ... Continue Reading
“To Catch a Predator” Ex-Host Arrested for Bounced Checks
Chris Hansen, former host of NBC’s “To Catch a Predator,” was arrested and charged this week in Stamford, Connecticut for issuing bad checks. Hansen’s bounced checks were for the nearly $13,000 he ... Continue Reading