Federal Money Laundering

Recent Cases

What Happens in a Federal Criminal Case?

May 27, 2022

Page Pate explains what happens in a federal criminal case Attorney Page Pate explains what happens when someone has been arrested and charged in a federal criminal case. Page walks through the usual steps, discussing the timing and procedures, and helps explain what to expect when facing a federal criminal indictment. If you or someone […]

READ FULL ARTICLE

What Happens When the Government Seizes Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency?

April 12, 2022

In February of this year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure of more than 94,000 bitcoin from an account belonging to a New York couple who was arrested the same day the seizure was announced. The complaint and affidavit authorizing their arrest allege the government’s belief that the bitcoin was part of a […]

READ FULL ARTICLE

Law Enforcement Now Using Wiretaps for Facebook, Instagram

August 10, 2021

Investigators in at least one state have sought and received court authorization to wiretap communication apps and social media sites rather than traditional landlines or cell phones. Popular social media websites such as Facebook and Instagram (which is now owned by Facebook) have continually been updated over the years to add new ways people can […]

READ FULL ARTICLE

Money Laundering and “Cybercrime” Charges Brought Against QQAAZZ

October 20, 2020

The Department of Justice recently announced the unsealing of indictments in the Western District of Pennsylvania against 20 individuals for conspiring to launder money and commit computer fraud. The defendants located throughout 5 European countries allegedly laundered or attempted to launder tens of millions of dollars stolen from victims of cybercrime as members of the QQAAZZ org…

READ FULL ARTICLE

Wire Act Prosecutions expected to increase with new DOJ opinion

February 1, 2019

The Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel recently published an opinionreviewing the Department’s interpretation of the federal Wire Act. The Wire Act has been a tool for prosecuting certain gambling activities since 1961. Codified as 18 U.S.C. § 1084, the Wire Act states that: Whoever being engaged in the business of betting or wagering […]

READ FULL ARTICLE

Confidential Case Evaluation

Call us or complete the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible if we are able to help.

First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone*
TYPE OF CASE*
LOCATION OF CASE*
Message*
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Disclaimer*
- I have read the disclaimer
CAPTCHA
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.