About the Book
Examining a shocking array of fraud corruption theft and embezzlement cases this vivid collection reveals the practice of detecting investigating prosecuting defending and resolving white-collar crimes. Each chapter is a case study of an illustrative criminal case and draws on extensive public records around both obscure and high-profile crimes of the powerful such as money laundering mortgage fraud public corruption securities fraud environmental crimes and Ponzi schemes. Organized around a consistent analytic framework each case tells a unique story and provides an engaging introduction to these complex crimes while also introducing students to the practical aspects of investigation and prosecution of white-collar offenses. Jennifer C. Noble’s text takes students to the front lines of these vastly understudied crimes preparing them for future practice and policy work.
