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Category Archives: White Collar Crimes
Many arrested during insurance fraud crackdown
A number of independent investigations conducted by Louisiana authorities have resulted in the recent arrest of 34 individuals accused of committing insurance fraud. The arrests were made with the cooperation of the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit, the state’s Department of Insurance and the…
Trial begins in Louisiana film industry fraud case
The state of Louisiana has been actively working to develop filmmaking as a viable industry. Part of those efforts have included generous tax credits and other incentives for those who are willing to invest in building the infrastructure needed to support a thriving filmmaking community…
Louisiana executive accused of white collar crime
Many Louisiana readers are familiar with the company Knight Oil Tools, which has been in business since 1972. The company provides rental and fishing tools to customers around the world. Knight Oil Tools has been in the news recently over allegations that one of the…
Former office manager faces fraud charges in Louisiana
When a company hires an office manager, one of the main characteristics for which management looks is integrity. After all, when a person is responsible for a company’s payroll, he or she needs to be honest. A current lawsuit in the 24th Judicial District Court…
Another charged with securities fraud in Shaw Group sale
Louisiana investors might have heard about an ongoing federal investigation of securities fraud based on insider trading involving the sale of The Shaw Group in 2012. Federal prosecutors have filed a federal securities fraud charge against a 10th man, the brother-in-law of a vice president…
Louisiana company sues former owners for fraud
It was reported on Jan. 26 that a Louisiana home health company filed a lawsuit against the former owners of a company that they purchased. According to the complaint, the former owners were accused of maintaining a bank account that allowed them to continue to…
What is money laundering?
Money laundering is the act of concealing the financial proceeds from any illegal activity. It is specifically forbidden by the legal code of Louisiana. Stiff penalties have been set out for any individual convicted of violating this statute. No person may conduct or participate in…
Louisiana psychiatrist convicted on Medicare fraud charges
A 56-year-old Baton Rouge psychiatrist was convicted of Medicare fraud Aug. 25 and will be spending seven years in prison. He has also been ordered to pay $43.5 million in restitution and forfeit all proceeds that were generated as a result of his fraudulent scheme…
Former Louisiana employee suspected of embezzlement
When a person is hired to handle funds generated by a town or city, the position comes with great responsibility and equal trust. The residents of that same town pay their bills and taxes with the expectation that their money is going to the purpose…
Louisiana woman admitted guilt in fraud charges
A Louisiana mother who was attempting to ensure that her daughter received federal monetary assistance for college has received her sentence from a federal court judge. The woman, who admitted that she committed fraud in connection with her daughter’s aid application, was given a period…
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