Evolution and Application of Wire Fraud in Modern Prosecutions

Exploring the evolution of wire fraud charges from traditional mail fraud to encompass modern electronic transactions globally. The chapter compares the rise in wire fraud prosecutions with a decline in white-collar crime cases and discusses the strategic use of wire fraud charges in cryptocurrency cases. Detailed insights are provided on court rulings, sentencing guidelines debates, and Judge Kaplan's balanced approach in considering individual arguments in non-violent crimes.