Investment schemes, and Ponzi schemes specifically, have received a great degree of attention in the media in the past several years due to the arrest of Alan Stanford, of the Stanford Financial Group in Antigua, and the multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme of Bernie Madoff. These cases have drawn not just media attention, but the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Secret Service, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), who all work to protect the American securities market.
A Ponzi scheme is similar to a pyramid scheme. In a Ponzi scheme, a growing pool of investors is drawn to the scheme by the promise of high rates of return that are not based on any actual investments. The pool of investors must continue to grow in order for there to be sufficient funds to maintain the unrealistic returns that those who invested previously are experiencing.
If you are facing charges related to the operation of a Ponzi scheme or any other type of investment scheme, even if you are merely under investigation or believe that you may be investigated, you need to take proactive steps to ensure that your rights are protected.
Let the investment fraud team at Cravens & Noll bring decades of experience in providing exceptional defense to our clients against state and federal charges. J. Thompson Cravens of Cravens & Noll is our lead white collar crimes attorney. He has represented bankers, brokers and numerous others in the banking and securities industry, including accountants, IT personnel and security team members. His wealth of criminal experience as a state, military and federal prosecutor, coupled with 24 years of experience defending cases in state, federal and military courts means your defense will have such assets as incredible depth of knowledge and effective legal advice and guidance.
Contact the Virginia Investment Fraud Defense Lawyers at Cravens & Noll
If you have been charged with or even simply believe that you are under investigation for operating an investment scheme, you need to assume a proactive posture regarding the defense of your rights. Our experienced attorneys can help ensure that your rights are protected while we pursue the best possible resolution to your case. Turn to the experienced Richmond investment fraud defense lawyers of Cravens & Noll. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 804-332-6161 or toll free at 866-547-6373, or simply contact us online.
