Mortgage Fraud in the Northern District

Mortgage Fraud in the Northern District of Texas.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txn/PressRelease/2012/DEC2012/dec21thomas_gregory_mortgage_fraud_sen.html

Please note that their will be no more new posts until after the New Year.  We wish everyone a prosperous and healthy New Year!

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VA fraud in the Southern District

Veteran Administration Fraud in the Southern District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121219%20-%20Phillips.html

Coast Guard Officer Convicted of Theft

Coast Guard Petty Officer convicted of theft of government property in the Southern District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121220%20-%20Ortiz.html

Personal Notes V

Its the holiday season and I will be taking a few days off from this blog for some R&R.

     Its best to end this theme and share a story from my dad which is more heartwarming than the rest of the stories.  As can be seen in these short vignettes, societies where corruption is endemic is harmful not only to the persons living in the culture, but the government as well.  When people have no incentive to pay lawful taxes because of the belief that the government will not help them, then the government loses funding and the trust of the people.  Without such trust in anything, corruption and fraud will flourish.  My dad's "adventures" in pre WWII and Communist Romania were enough to teach me that little lesson.

     Throughout the chaotic years of WWII, my dad lost many friends and relatives.  One of his relatives, a distant cousin, lost his entire family.  After the war, the cousin was contacted by a complete stranger who told him that the cousin's dad left some jewelery with him.  The cousin was told to come and collect the jewelery.  The jewelery turned out to be quite valuable.  This cousin never met this stranger before and has not met him since.  The man did what the cousin's father asked him to do, with no thought to his own benefit.

     As my dad said, this is evidence that there are still some honest people left.  A few.

     Perhaps this is not really an example of fraud, but it is a good lesson that sometimes the best in human nature does shine through.

     For those who celebrate it (on the 25th of December anyway), Merry Christmas.

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Personal Encounter IV

Further encounters of my dad in pre WWII and Communist Romania.

     Teachers (high -school teachers) were apparently not immune to requesting "help" from students as well.

     My dad related a story to me that when he was in high school (grade unknown), he was required to take classes in Romanian language and literature (which makes sense considering it is the country's language).  He took his tests and thought he did well but consistently received the equivalent of a "C" grade.

     He went to talk to his teacher who informed him that my dad was a good student but needed some extra tutoring to get him through the classwork.  My dad did not understand and went home to talk to my grandfather about it.  My grandfather instantly understood and went to the teacher to ask him about getting a tutor for my dad.  The teacher recommended someone and my grandfather hired him on the spot.  The "fees" paid to this tutor were much higher than normal but it was understood that not all of the "fees" were going to the tutor.  Also, my dad informed me that the "lessons" mainly consisted of my dad explaining Romanian language and literature to the tutor.

    Once again, a very byzantine system of bribery and corruption, but it was expected and everyone knew about it.  Nothing directly was said, nor was anything directly needed to be said.

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Personal Notes III

    Continuing on with my dad's adventures in pre-WWII (and Communist) Romania...

     Apparently, giving bribes to officials was more or less a way of life in Romania.  Not only was it expected, it was also required but, as discussed in a previous post, it had to be done in an "agreed upon" manner between the parties.  The words were never said, but the meaning was always there between the parties.

     Once my dad had to get some old paintings out of the country.  They were family paintings and practically worthless to anyone else (unless they were interested in distant relatives).  He needed to get an export permit for the paintings.  However, export permits were very difficult and expensive.  My dad realized that the local art museum had the authority to give permits.

     He bought a bottle of slivovitz (amazing how many stories begin with "I bought a bottle of slivovitz") and went to see the director of the art museum.  After having a shot, my dad complimented the director on the wonderful museum and the fantastic paintings inside.  My dad told the director that, as a loyal son of Romania, he felt obliged to support the museum.  He took out $200 and left it on the table. The director tried to write my dad a receipt, but my dad told him that it was not needed.  My dad then asked, however, if he could have an export permit for the paintings. The director told him it was no problem and gave him the permit. 

    Nothing directly was said.  Nothing directly needed to be said. 

    

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Personal Notes II

     One of my favorite stories from my dad involves the annual ritual my grandfather had around Christmastime with the chief of police for the town in which my dad grew up (Timisoara).  From the way my dad described it, in pre WWII Romania, any position of authority was given to Romanians (with very few exceptions) despite the fact that the city (third largest in the country) had equal populations of ethnic Hungarians, Jews, Germans and Romanians (this is apparently no longer the case).

     Despite having access to government positions and authority, these posts were very poorly paid.  It was tacitly understood, however, that any such deficiencies in salary would be made up for with good bribes.  It was expected that bribes would be paid for "services."

     My grandfather apparently went every year to the chief of police with a good bottle of slivovitz (a type of plum brandy which is the national drink for many of the Balkan countries) and an envelope stuffed with cash.  My grandfather and the Chief would have a toast to each other's health and the New Year and then my grandfather would hand over the envelope telling the Chief that this was a donation to the Policeman's Athletic Sports Complex.

    The moral of the story, of course, was that bribes were expected, but you couldn't just call it a bribe.

      It goes without saying that there was no Policeman's Athletic Sports Complex.

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Personal Notes

Every so often, it is worth talking about how fraud affects me personally.  Fortunately, I have not been in a situation where I lost a great deal of money on fraud schemes (I have, unfortunately, been a victim, but emerged more or less unscathed).

     In this case, I want to talk about my dad.  He is from Romania and lived in that country until about 1960.  He was unfortunate enough to endure both Communism and Facism and in all situations, even before the country was transformed into a Communist "utopia," Romanian society was far from ideal.  More specifically, the country was a cesspool of fraud and corruption in the 1930's.  Keep in mind, of course, that Romania was hardly unique in this respect.  Fraud and corruption are enemic in many societies but, as my dad always told me that Romania had a special blend of corruption.

    It was always interesting hearing him talk about his experiences in dealing with Romanian officials who demanded "baksheesh," a term involving bribes that is a holdover from the time when Romania was part of the Ottoman Empire (the word is of Turkish origin). 

    Over the next few days, I will relate a few of my dad's stories.  For those who live in corrupt societies, these stories will seem all-to familiar.  For those that live in lawful societies, give thanks.

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Fraud Squad TV

A good resource for fraud information.  Like this blog, it is updated regularly.

http://www.fraudsquadtv.com/

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Corruption in the Western District

Corruption/Embezzlement in the Western District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txw/press_releases/2012/EP%20Corruption%20Madrid%20conviction.pdf

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The sad case of Shalom Weiss

Shalom Weiss - white collar criminal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sholam_Weiss

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Wire Fraud in the Southern District

Wire Fraud in the Southern District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121213%20-%20O’Neil.html

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Fraud Conspiracy in the Southern District

Fraud Conspiracy in the Southern District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121211%20-%20Hales%20et%20al.html

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Mail fraud in the Southern District

Mail carrier charged with mail theft - interesting.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121207%20-%20Johnson.html

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----------à>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>gene tausk

Mail Fraud/Identity Theft in the Southern District

Iranian National convicted of multiple counts in the Southern District of Texas.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121206%20-%20Pejouhesh.html

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----------à>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>gene tausk

Official Corruption in the Western District

More fun with elected officials in the Western District of Texas.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txw/press_releases/2012/Toyah%20Mayor%20arrest.pdf

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Bribery Indictment in the Western District

A Commissioner in Maverick County, Texas was indicted for bribery, among other allegations, in the Western District of Texas.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txw/press_releases/2012/Mav%20Co%20Maldonado%20indictment.pdf

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"Swatting" in the Eastern District

I would say that falsely calling 911 to force another person to turn over personal property, in this case gaming cartridges (of all things) is a type of fraud:

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txe/News/2012/edtx-stepho-111512.html

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Disclosure of Federal Officer

I'm not really sure if this qualifies as "fraud," but it certainly is interesting and it is debatable whether this fits into "white collar," corruption or something else entirely:

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121204%20-%20Moya.html

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Military Record Fraud in the Southern District

Here's one you don't see all the time:

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20December/121203%20-%20Schroeder.html

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Social Security Fraud in the Southern District

Social Security fraud in the Southern District of Texas.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20November/121129%20-%20Cooper.html

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Red Flags of Fraud Procurement - End Thoughts

As can be seen in the preceeding posts, there are many indicators of possible procurement and contract fraud.  Just because one or more of these "red flags" are present does not mean, of course, that such fraud has occurred.  However, multiple indicators or one indicator over a time period can mean that something is wrong.

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud VIII

Numerous Post-Award Contract Change Orders

     After the low bidder (usually) gets the contract, the winner might amend or modify the contract to add similar requirements and therefore needs to pay more.  As usual, just the issue of additional requirements does not always indicate fraud, but if it is an ongoing situation which occurs time and again, it may be a red flag.

Credit is given to Charles Piper and the July/August 2012 issue of Fraud Magazine.

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud VII

Questionable minority or disabled ownership.

     Federal, state and some local municipalities award a certain percentage of their contracts to minority and/or diabled owned businesses.  However, many of these businesses that claim to be minority and/or disabled owned are not.  Sometimes, payoffs will occur between the people making the contracts and those businesses which claim to be minority owned.

Credit is given to Charles Piper and the July/August 2012 issue of Fraud Magazine for this article.

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud VI

Agent fees - often contractors or vendors are required to provide or certify their costs and prics.  Anything listed as "agent fees" needs to be scrutinized.  An exact explanation as to what exactly the agent has done to earn these fees must be provided.

Credit is given to Charles Piper and the July/August 2012 issue of Fraud Magazine for this article.

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud V

Another "giveaway" to what might be contract and procurement fraud are abonormal bid pattterns.

     Most companies that receive multiple bids for high dollar procurements will log the bid prices received on a bid abtract or similar document.  If most bid prices are high and one is low there is an obvious anomaly.  For example, if you observe three similar high bids and one low bid it may be an indication that the three high bidders never expected an honest low bidder to submit a price proposal for the same contract.  The low bid may be honest while the three high bids are intentionally inflated.

   Credit is given to Charles Piper and the July/August 2012 issue of Fraud Magazine.

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud IV

Complaints about the quality and quantity of the winning bid.

     It goes without saying that the organization or person that wins a bid should provide the best and winning service for which it was bid.  However, if the winning bidder actually provides substandard service, then this is a clear sign that their is something amiss.  If the winning bidder is not providing the standard of service and care that the winning bidder is expected to provide, yet wins the bid anyway, then the possibility of fraud should at least be explored. 

My thanks to Charles Piper and the July/August 2012 edition of Fraud Magazine for this article.

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud III

Another red flag of procurement fraud is also very simple - listening to the complaints of the losing bidders on a project.  Once again, it is human nature for people to complain if they lose out on a project.  However, the bidders that were not awarded a contract sometimes will be able to point out issues that others may have missed.  Examples include:

1.  The winning bid was either too high or too low as compared to the median or mean of other bids;
2.  Other bidders are not contacted at all;
3.  It is obvious that all bids are being awarded to the same company.

     Contacting losing bidders may be an easy way of discovering if something else is occurring under the surface.

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud II

The most obvious clue to procurement fraud is when the same entity is repeatedly awarded contracts for the same services or products.  Why is the same entity getting the contract all the time?

     Now, just because the same entity is awarded contracts again and again does not necessarily signify fraud.  After all, the company could be doing a good job and deserves the contracts.  But, the law of averages eventually catches up. 

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Red Flags of Procurement Fraud

Contract and procurement fraud is a constant issue in today's world.  With government contracts worth possibly hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, the incentive to acquire such contracts can be overwhelming.  As a result, some organizations and people will resort to fraud to get these contracts. 

   Contract fraud is the use of deceipt or trickery to obtain a contract.  In a bidding war to obtain a contract, it should be the bidder or organization which offers the best value or the best experience to obtain the contract.  When fraud is used, however, back door payments and personal enrichment are used instead.  When this happens, everyone loses.

   We will spend the next few postings exploring contract and procurement fraud.

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The strange case of Robert Vesco

Robert Vesco - a white collar criminal who eventually died in Cuba.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Vesco

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Identity Theft in the Southern District

Identity Theft and Government theft in the Southern District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20November/121116%20-%20Melchor-Sanchez.html

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Embezzlement in the Western District

Employee embezzlement in the Western District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txw/press_releases/2012/Arreguy%20Guilty%20Plea%20Midland.pdf

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Heath Care Fraud in the Southern District

Health Care Fraud and Identify Theft in the Southern District of Texas.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20November/121114%20-%20Shittu.html

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Notable Ponzi Schemes

Back to posting after a few days off.

Courtesy of CNBC and their excellent show, "American Greed," here are some examples of notorious Ponzi schemes.  Note the similarities as to how the schemes are conducted.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/41722418?__source=msn|mostwanted|&par=msn

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Brief Hiatus

Posting will resume again Monday November 12, 2012.

Too busy with lawyer stuff!

------------->>>>>>>>>>>>>>gene

Bank Fraud in the Northern District

OK - this is not really a "fraud" per se, but it is interesting.  Be careful of whose bank you rob.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txn/PressRelease/2012/NOV2012/nov6walker_jacory_bank_robbery_sen.html

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Bank Fraud in the Eastern District

Bank Fraud in the Eastern District of Texas

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txe/News/2012/edtx-wcc-mccullars-110612.html

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Timely Notice on Election Fraud

This timely notice from the Eastern District of Texas reminds us of how important is our vote and the penalties for election fraud:

http://www.justice.gov/usao/txe/News/2012/edtx-election-102412.html

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Tax Return Fraud in the Southern District

Tax Return Fraud in the Southern District of Texas


http://www.justice.gov/usao/txs/1News/Releases/2012%20October/121025%20Gore.html

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The Sad Case of Judge Samuel Kent

The Southern District of Texas, where I live and practice law, is also the home of the most recent case of a Federal Judge who was brought up on criminal charges and later pled guilty and resigned his post.

   Obstruction of Justice (the crime to which Judge Kent pled) is usually considered a white collar crime.  However, Judge Kent's fall from power is a cautionary tale of the abuses of power while in office.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_B._Kent

NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE.  IF THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.

                                             

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Charles Barksdale

Charles Barksdale - White Collar Fugitive

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48987796

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