NCJ Number
222927
Date Published
2007
Length
28 pages
Annotation
This report provides an overview, statistical accomplishments, and case examples of various identified priority crime problems specifically addressed by the Financial Crime Section (FCS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for fiscal year 2007.
Abstract
The mission of the Financial Crime Section (FCS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is to oversee the investigation of financial fraud and to facilitate the forfeit of assets from those engaging in Federal crimes. The FCS is divided into three units: the Economic Crimes Unit-I, Economic Crimes Unit-II, and the Health Care Fraud Unit. Based upon field office crime surveys, current trends in the white collar crime arena have been established: public corruption, corporate fraud/securities fraud, health care fraud, financial institution fraud, insurance fraud, and money laundering. Although public corruption is a national priority within the White Collar Crime Program (WCCP), it is not addressed in this report. Each section of the report provides a general overview, overall accomplishments, and significant case examples of the established and identified priority crime problems specifically addressed by FCS and reported to the public for fiscal year 2007. Where appropriate, suggestions are made in order to protect the public from being victimized by fraudulent activity. Figures, charts, and a list of acronyms