Category Archives: White Collar Crime
Maryland Man Arrested for Engaging in Ponzi Scheme
Ponzi schemes first became popular in the 1920s. Nearly a century later, people are still luring others into these schemes. These schemes use investments from new investors to pay older investors. The common theme is “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” These schemes defraud people and are therefore illegal. This white collar crime can result… Read More »
Maryland HOA President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Charge
A president of an HOA has pled guilty to a misdemeanor embezzlement charge after he and four other people allegedly stole more than $100,000 over the last five years. The man accepted a plea deal in which sentencing would be delayed until a restitution plan is reached. The man, his wife, his daughter, the… Read More »