“Corporate fraud” describes a range of alleged dishonest business conduct, not a single Florida criminal charge. The applicable law depends on what was said or done, who acted, the property or investors involved, and the evidence of intent.
Possible conduct
Examples under investigation may include knowingly false financial statements to obtain money, diversion of company assets, false invoices, or misleading communications to investors or customers. A poor business result, accounting error, or delayed revenue alone does not prove fraud. Regulators may address reporting violations through civil enforcement, while prosecutors must prove the elements of a particular criminal offense.
Florida and federal laws
Florida’s Communications Fraud Act, section 817.034, covers defined schemes to defraud and specified communications in furtherance of them. Other state theft, false-entry, or securities provisions may apply. Federal wire fraud or securities laws may apply when their separate jurisdictional and factual elements are met. Neither an employee’s title nor a company’s loss automatically establishes an individual’s criminal liability.
Responding to an allegation
Preserve financial records, approval trails, communications, and audit findings. Do not alter records or assume internal explanations resolve legal questions. A lawyer can examine what the person knew, authorized, and communicated, as well as whether civil, regulatory, or criminal exposure exists. Roy J. Kahn, P.A. handles Miami white collar defense matters. No outcome is guaranteed.
This is general information, not legal advice.
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