Aiding and Abetting Fraud Can Now Lead to Both Criminal and Civil Liability
Fraud is a crime that occurs when one person makes a significant misrepresentation of facts inducing another to take an action that disadvantages or harms them. In Pennsylvania, criminal charges can be brought not only against the person who committed the fraud but also against anyone who assisted them. Until recently, it’s been unclear whether… Read More »
Amid Tighter Travel Restrictions, Fake COVID-19 Tests Are Being Sold
Travel restrictions around the world have created a market for selling fake negative COVID-19 test results. Fraudulent certifications have been discovered by law enforcement officials in Britain, France, Spain and the Netherlands. Europol issued an alert in early February, warning that several people had been arrested at various European airports for trying to sell… Read More »