Sentences with phrase «public fraud and corruption»

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Two lead prosecutors handling the case — Thomas McKay and Nicolas Roos — are part of the public corruption unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan and prosecute public officials and people engaged in conspiracy or fraud against the government.

Percoco was found guilty of three counts of public corruption, namely conspiracy to commit honest - services fraud, conspiracy to commit honest - services wire fraud and solicitation of bribes and gratuities.

It's is a win - win for taxpaying New Yorkers — it roots out public corruption and rewards the good people who blow the whistle on fraud.»

He added that corruption, such as voter fraud and bribing public officials was present among all races including the «Anglo - Saxon» community but insisted the problem was found «mainly [in] the Pakistani community».

I'm a Democrat and I tell my fellow Democrats it is the party that tells voters the public sector can be a force for good, we have to be the harshest critics of corruption and waste and fraud in government.»

«I was, however, advised otherwise particularly as government's current war against corruption has unwittingly created an enabling environment for mischief, harassment, fraud and revenge to thrive through malicious petitions against perceived enemies with the sole aim of disparaging them and bringing them to public odium.

To conduct special investigations and prosecute cases of public corruption, white - collar crime, tax fraud and arson.

«If it's a reversal, it's going to make it more difficult for these cases in the future,» said Randall Eliason, a former federal prosecutor specializing in public corruption and government fraud.

d. Dealing effectively with corruption in the management of public finances, especially by bringing to a halt the unbridled resort to restricted tendering and sole sourcing e. Undertaking a proper biometric - based payroll audit to eliminate ghost workers as well as implement biometric based payment system for all public sector workers to deal with fraud in government payroll.

Randall Eliason, a former prosecutor who specialized in public corruption and government fraud, said an elected official could now demand $ 10,000 for arranging a meeting for a constituent and not run afoul of federal bribery law.

«Some examples of information that can be submitted include: Mismanagement or misappropriation of public funds and assets (e.g. properties and vehicles); financial malpractice or fraud; collecting / soliciting bribes; corruption; diversion of revenues, fraudulent and unapproved payments; splitting of contracts; procurement fraud (kickbacks and over-invoicing etc.).»

«Those of us who believe in government as a force for good must be the very harshest critics when it comes to waste, fraud, and corruption in the public sector,» Schneiderman said in a press release.

4) George Ryan, Republican of Illinois — Convicted in 2006 of 18 felony corruption counts for racketeering, mail fraud and tax fraud — largely related to selling government licenses and contracts as a public official.

«We must have a zero tolerance for public corruption and we will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out fraud and protect the taxpayers.»

The public now has another way to report suspicions of government fraud and corruption in Erie County — by filling out an online complaint directly with the District Attorney's Office.

Silver is accused of lying and misleading the public about the source of his outside income and of going great lengths to conceal at least 15 years of fraud from the Moreland Commission, which was established to clean up the corruption in Albany.

The one in New York City, where the charity is based, headed by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, a prosecutor who made a name for himself in the midst of the the financial crisis by acting on fraud and public corruption cases.

Cuomo's decision to empanel the 25 - member group followed a year of indictments illustrative of Albany's infamous culture of corruption, during which public officials were found to have attempted bribery and fraud in exchange for career advancements or varying sums of money.

The only candidate with the skill set to combat white collar crime, public corruption, financial mismanagement and medicaid fraud is Bob Antonacci.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, a prosecutor who made a name for himself in the midst of the the financial crisis by acting on fraud and public corruption cases, is reportedly probing the Clinton Foundation

The one in New York City, where the charity is based, is reportedly headed by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, a prosecutor who made a name for himself in the midst of the the financial crisis by acting on fraud and public corruption cases.

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it was desirous of checkmating fraud and corruption in the public service.

«It is my firm belief that until the public truly understands and appreciates the cruel aspect - not to mention the corruption and consumer fraud - connected with «dealing dogs», Ohio dog auctions will continue to generate millions of dollars for their breeders and distributors.»

They simply think that science has utterly failed to produce the correct answer on everything from basic thermodynamics to analysis of temperature station data, that scientists chase research grant money by producing answers useful for the expansion of government power, that every single mechanism intended to prevent corruption and fraud has failed and of course that scientists are individually and collectively involved in a conscious effort to lie to the public.

White collar crime is a generic term for crimes involving antitrust violations, computer / internet fraud, credit card fraud, phone / telemarketing fraud, bankruptcy fraud, health care fraud, environmental law violations, insurance fraud, mail fraud, government fraud, tax evasion, financial fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, bribery, kickbacks, counterfeiting, public corruption, money laundering, embezzlement, economic espionage, and trade secret theft, and other forms of dishonest business schemes.

Our team represents companies, municipal entities, and individuals in all manner of white - collar cases, including antitrust, contracting fraud, mail and wire fraud, public corruption.

The longtime public - sector attorney last served as senior assistant U.S. attorney for the fraud and public corruption section of the U.S. attorney's office in D.C..

His experience includes work in government - contract fraud, kickback cases, public corruption enforcement, healthcare fraud and election contests.

His experience includes work in government - contract fraud, kickback cases, public - corruption enforcement and election contests.

While there, Muthyala directed grand jury investigations and prosecuted white - collar cases involving securities fraud, public corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, perjury, and other crimes.

White - collar crime generally includes securities fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, mortgage fraud, health care fraud, bankruptcy fraud, insider trading, computer and Internet fraud, financial and accounting fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, conspiracy, telemarketing fraud, commodities and futures fraud, business opportunity schemes, tax fraud, identity theft, credit card fraud, FEMA fraud, perjury, obstruction of justice, criminal contempt, bribery, public corruption, and economic espionage and theft of trade secrets.

In his criminal litigation practice, he has successfully represented clients involved in high - profile matters such as the U.S. Secret Service prostitution scandal, a federal fraud investigation involving environmental law violations, campaign finance irregularities in the 2010 District of Columbia elections, a CEO involved in a federal public corruption investigation in Michigan, and a company accused of mortgage and credit card fraud.

Their return to private practice was applauded by former Assistant United States Attorney and Chief of Major Frauds Section Beong - Soo Kim, now Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.: «Having had the privilege of supervising them at various points in their careers, I consider each to be a powerhouse in his or her own right — Jim in the area of securities fraud, Maggie with her public corruption cases, and David in the healthcare fraud arena.

A particular area of interest is complex financial schemes and he has played a leading part in investigations relating to investment, tax and pension schemes, international financial frauds, money laundering, organised criminality and the corruption of public officials.

In the last several years, Jim has tried, on behalf of major corporations and their employees, complex criminal and civil cases involving antitrust, securities fraud, government contracting fraud, mail fraud, and public corruption.

Mr. Wade has tried complex criminal and civil cases involving antitrust, securities fraud, government contracting fraud, mail fraud, and public corruption.

During his six years as a federal prosecutor, he led the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of federal crimes, including financial fraud, money laundering, public corruption, asset forfeiture, racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and murder.

During her 13 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Michelle investigated, prosecuted, and tried cases involving allegations including complex fraud, public corruption, tax violations, racketeering, violent crimes and firearms offense.

The subject matters involved in these trials included many complex «white collar» matters, including criminal violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, environmental fraud, health care fraud, obstruction of justice, computer - related crimes, fraud in government subsidy programs, and public corruption.

His experience includes health care fraud, investment fraud, securities fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, bank fraud, embezzlement, Qui Tam, large scale corporate identity theft, tax fraud / copyright / trademark infringement, FDA fraud / mislabeling, financial crimes, public corruption, organized crime and drug trafficking.

Before private practice, he was a federal prosecutor for 21 years, prosecuting white collar crime, public corruption and tax fraud.

Currently at its second edition, the conference will focus on Techniques for preventing, detecting & investigating fraud and corruption, bringing together key note speakers with extensive knowledge and practical expertise from INCIR, the FBI, the global law firm Baker & McKenzie LLP, KPMG Forensic, the Romanian Ministry of Development and Public Administration, public officers, judges and prosecutors as well as local law Public Administration, public officers, judges and prosecutors as well as local law public officers, judges and prosecutors as well as local law firms.

Mr. Meier represents a full range of clients, including executives and companies faced with internal corporate fraud or other white collar investigations, public officials and other professionals under investigation for alleged corruption or ethical violations, private individuals alleged to have committed serious felonies, sexual assaults, or death - related crimes, and students facing disciplinary proceedings at academic institutions.

With the topic Effective Management of the Antifraud and Anticorruption Systems, the professional event aims at increasing the knowledge and contributing to the proper implementation of the adequate measures in order to efficiently and effectively prevent corruption and fraud in both public and private sectors.

Sections 24 (a) and 31 (4)(b) of the IAA deal with different situations — section 24 (a) provides that the Singapore High Court may set aside an award if the making of the award was induced or affected by fraud or corruption, while section 31 (4)(b) provides that the Singapore High Court may refuse to enforce a foreign award if such enforcement would be contrary to the public policy of Singapore.

Represented a Fortune 1000 public company and its subsidiary in multiple matters emanating from whistleblower allegations of corporate fraud and corruption.

He has conducted a wide array of internal investigations and company inquiries, including cases alleging insider trading, stock options backdating, securities fraud, accounting irregularities, antitrust violations, public corruption, FCPA and other corporate and individual wrongdoing.

We regularly defend individuals and public and private companies and their foreign affiliates in internal and government investigations involving allegations of market manipulation, fraud, corruption and bribery including FCPA and UK Bribery Act violations.

He has extensive experience in cases involving securities fraud, antitrust offenses, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, health care fraud, public corruption, government fraud and environmental crimes.

In criminal matters, Mr. Lowell has successfully avoided charges or defended clients against a wide array of charges, including conspiracy, election law violations, bank fraud, insurance fraud, bankruptcy fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, public corruption, honest services fraud, false claims act, obstruction of justice and false information charges and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).