White Collar Crimes

An individual can use a shell company to evade taxes or to conceal assets from another party, such as a former spouse, business partner or even the authorities. Money launderers can use them to clean their money. Because shell companies can accept cash transactions,...

Facing white-collar criminal charges carries serious consequences. Convictions can lead to significant fines and lengthy jail sentences. For professionals, careers could end, professional licenses run the risk of revocation, and professional reputations may never be...

An accusation of tax fraud is not something you should take lightly. In order to respond correctly to such an accusation, you have to understand what tax fraud is all about. What constitutes tax fraud? The government expects all US citizens to voluntarily and...

Embezzlement is a theft crime involving someone intentionally stealing money through their employment or access to a business. Often, embezzlement charges occur at the state level when an employer reports someone to law enforcement for stealing from a company....

Working at a South Carolina business is highly rewarding, but your efforts can go up in flames if you are charged with fraud. The best thing to do is clear your name and continue with a clean slate. These are some common types of business fraud. Payroll fraud Payroll...

Securities fraud is a serious offense that has affected many people in Greenville, South Carolina over the past ten years. It is not investigated in the same way as many other crimes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the organization tasked with...

People fear identity theft for good reasons. Once someone gains access to private, privileged information, many unauthorized actions could take place. Procuring names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers may lead to illegally accessing bank accounts...

Insider trading allegations typically involve someone with information about a business or a major transaction either using that information for personal financial gain or sharing it with others who then use it for investing purposes. Those who work in executive roles...

Fraud is a broad term for several white-collar crimes. In South Carolina and elsewhere, it refers to any type of illegal scheme perpetrated for one’s own gain. It’s important to understand what fraud entails. What is fraud? As a white-collar crime, fraud involves the...