When Does Uncle Sam Want You?
Report from Minnesota's U.S. Attorney
March 2006
© Copyright 2006. All rights reserved, Emergency Envelopes, Volume 1, Issue 2
Terrorism. The DOJ is concerned with terrorism financing, and any conduct that might aid terrorism financing, such as offshore banking, immigration fraud, and identity theft.
Corporate Fraud. After Enron, the DOJ is paying particularly close attention to the integrity of financial institutions and to misconduct by professionals such as accountants and attorneys.
Accountability of Corporate Defendants. The DOJ has made it no secret that it will pursue corporate defendants, particularly in relation to individual defendants, as it emphasizes seeking a company waiver of the attorney-client privilege and maximizing self-policing by big business.
Investment and Securities Fraud. Insider trading, market manipulation, financial statistics fraud, and general investment fraud are among the DOJ concerns in this area.
Healthcare Fraud. Home healthcare, pharmaceutical diversion, and Internet pharmacy have emerged as the problem areas in healthcare, attracting government investigation.
Cybercrime and Identity Theft. While forty-seven percent of all such complaints go to the Federal Trade Commission, cybercrime and identity theft are actually a top priority for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Secret Service.
Public Corruption. Even government is not excused from selfpolicing.
Corporate Embezzlement.
Bank and Financial Institution Fraud.
Indian Gaming. This segment is a $19.4 billion annual industry. Of the top gaming facilities in the United States, three are in the State of Minnesota.
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