Category Archives: Money Laundering
Money Laundering And Healthcare Fraud: Lessons From A $24 Million Federal Prosecution
Federal money laundering prosecutions rarely happen in isolation. More often, they are the financial backbone of larger criminal schemes, allowing illicit profits to be concealed, distributed, and reintegrated into what appears to be legitimate commerce. A recent Department of Justice case involving a New York pharmacy owner underscores just how aggressively federal authorities pursue… Read More »
Federal Jury In Miami Convicts Former Comptroller General Of Ecuador Of Bribery/Money Laundering
On April 24th, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni—the former Comptroller General of Ecuador—has been convicted by a federal jury in Miami of multiple white collar criminal offenses, including bribery and money laundering. Mr. Polit allegedly solicited and pocketed more than $10 million in bribes between… Read More »
How Is Money Laundering Defined Under Florida Law?
There are federal and state criminal laws in place that prohibit money laundering. Under the Florida Money Laundering Act (Florida Statutes § 896.101), money laundering can be charged as a felony offense that carries severe criminal penalties. In this article, our Orlando money laundering defense attorney provides a more detailed explanation of the key… Read More »
