By Xan Johnson, Marketing –
Last month, two of the biggest police leaders of Bridgeport, Connecticut, were arrested on accounts of fraud. Police Chief Armando Perez and former acting Personnel Director David Dunn are being charged with wire fraud, making false statements to investigators, and conspiring to commit wire fraud. A ... Read More
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Dec2020
03
Dec2020
By Xochitl Bott, Marketing –
At least six people have been convicted in a nationwide drug trafficking ring spanning from California to New York. Three of these people must spend at least 100 months in prison, with one maxing out at 200 months. The most recent sentencing involved Katherine Matthews, a ... Read More
02
Dec2020
By Xan Johnson, Marketing –
While the measures put forth by various governments and organizations around the world have played a large role in lessening the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have also been some serious unforeseen repercussions. One of which being the substantial reports of police corruption, abuse, and ... Read More
22
Nov2020
By Megan Porter, Marketing –
Opioids, meth, heroin and other hard drugs are causing a worldwide pandemic of dependence and addiction. Almost everyone has been effected, be it directly or indirectly, by the spread of drug use. And with the great impact drug use has on quality of life and mortality ... Read More
20
Nov2020
By Lucas Van De Graaff, Marketing –
It is hardly a secret that unemployment fraud is on the rise due to the concerningly high levels of jobless claims staying higher than levels during the 2008-2009 Great Recession due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With so many people struggling with joblessness, and ... Read More
17
Nov2020
By Xan Johnson, Marketing –
Just weeks ago, the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, was suspended from office due to charges of fraud relating to COVID-19 emergency funds. Witzel was supposedly working in association with other leaders that are responsible for the embezzlement of around $70 million since 2012. ... Read More
13
Nov2020
By Megan Porter, Marketing –
Many United States government contracts are purchased through live auction. This encourages the free economy system and helps the government get a fair market value for the contract or loan. However, this also means that bidders can agree before the auction on a certain value and ... Read More
10
Nov2020
By Xan Johnson, Marketing –
As the recent Coronavirus pandemic swept over the United States, government leaders sought ways to combat the devastating losses to businesses and individuals that would inevitably occur. One such plan was the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), in which the government would assist businesses financially, allowing them ... Read More
01
Nov2020
By Megan Porter, Marketing –
International business deals are a big deal, especially if they have to do with the procurement and transport of military grade weaponry. Countries spend billions of dollars each year on national security, which is why only the most secure and trusted business partners are awarded arms ... Read More
27
Oct2020
By Megan Porter, Marketing –
Many businesses could benefit from measures to keep their employees honest. Far too often, companies lose major portions of their revenue to employee theft. This is extremely problematic because it deteriorates trust not only between employer and employee, but between the employee and the general public. ... Read More
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