In 1988 a new criminal offense was created under The Major Fraud Act,18 USC, Section 1031. Under The Major Fraud Act a person can be charged with this special brand of white collar criminal activity where the person knowingly tries to defraud the U.S. Government. The Act also includes situations where a supplier or subcontractor of the U.S. Government takes moeny or property valued at $1 Million Dollars or more via false pretenses. Arguments that the criminal statute is unconstitutionally vague have been defeated in the Second Circuit.
Prosecution of Major Fraud Against the United States
The U.S. Department of Justice's National Procurement Fraud Task Force (NPFTF) prosecutes crimes involving charges arising under the Major Fraud Act. A "bounty-hunter" provision is included in the Major Fraud Act under 18 U.S.C.§ 1031(g). The bounty hunter provision allows the DOJ to make payments to anyone who can provide information.
A Strong Record of Fraud Defense
Since its inception in 2004, The Blanch Law Firm has developed a reputation as one of the premier fraud and white collar defense firms in the greater New York City area. Some of our more noteworthy cases in recent years include:
Our client was accused of masterminding a massive multi-stage fraud against the State of New York to the tune of over $5 million. Charges against the client exposed him/her to over 25 years in prison. Our criminal defense team secured him/her a disposition that required no jail time!
Our client was accused of defrauding retail bank customers more than $1 million. If convicted, our client could have been sentenced to over 15 years in jail. We were able to him/her a disposition that resulted in no jail time - and no restitution paid back!
We Can Help
If you have been accused of major fraud against the United States, Contact us today by calling 877-7-BLANCH (877-725-2624).
