Crime: Embezzlement, State: Montana
U.S. Attorney Michael W. Cotter announced today that the Montana United States Attorney’s Office collected $28.3 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 related to criminal and civil actions in cases handled by the Montana United States Attorney’s Office.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office collected $2 million in relation to criminal actions brought by the office, $20.5 million in relation to civil actions, and $5.8 million in criminal and civil forfeiture cases. This success is a testament to the tireless efforts of the Financial Litigation Unit (FLU), led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Victoria Francis of Billings.
Defendant: U.S. Attorney Michael W. Cotter, Crime: Embezzlement, City: Montana, State: Montana, Date: 2013, Sentence: $28.3 million collected.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is dedicated to protecting the public and recovering funds for the federal treasury and for victims of federal crime. The office will continue to hold accountable civil and criminal wrongdoers who seek to profit from their illegal activities.
The Montana USAO currently has an employee vacancy rate of roughly 25%, which has been affected by budget sequestration. Despite these challenges, the office remains committed to its mission and will continue to work tirelessly to recover funds for victims of federal crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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