Oh My Fraud

In this episode recorded live for Moore North America’s member appreciation event, Caleb and Greg discuss the case of a sheriff in southern Indiana who had an unusual take on his duty to “serve and protect” his citizens.SponsorsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabs Mercury - https://ohmyfraud.promo/mercury(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast (02:39) - Clark County, Indiana: Setting the Scene (04:13) - Jamey Noel's Rise to Sheriff (14:56) - Sheriff's Duties and Responsibilities (19:45) - Scottie Maples Takes Over (20:53) - Discovery of the Wiretap (23:34) - Investigation and Misappropriations (28:32) - Uncovering Jamey's Vehicle Transfer Scheme (31:04) - The Simplest Fraud Ever? (32:45) - Lavish Spending Spree (34:53) - The Cuba Connection (37:59) - Arrest and Bail Drama (44:01) - Guilty Plea and Sentencing (49:57) - Lessons Learned from the Case (55:39) - Wrap-Up and How to Reach Us HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources: Jamey Noel Kept Spending Thousands After His Corruption Arrest: Cops  — Inside Edition How a local sheriff allegedly stole millions — Inside Edition'You tarnished the badge': Former IN sheriff Jamey Noel sentenced to 15 years in prison — Courier JournalDisgraced former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel pleads guilty to 27 felony charges — Indiana Capital ChronicalThe rise and fall of Jamey Noel — and the top Indiana Republicans he knew along the way — Indiana Capital ChronicalMedian household income Indiana U.S. 2023 — StatistaStatement on Jamey Noel — Clark County Sheriff’s Office

University of Virginia historian Justene Hill Edwards gave Caleb and Greg “a strong B” on their podcast episode about Freedman's Savings Bank. Nevertheless, they were eager to learn more about this Reconstruction Era fraud. Dr. Edwards’s new book, “Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank” tells the story in rigorous detail, the effects of which have repercussions to this day. SponsorsTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyMercury - https://ohmyfraud.promo/mercury(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud (03:38) - Recap of the Freedman's Bank Episode (06:14) - Justene Hill Edwards' Background (15:37) - The Origins of Freedman's Bank (26:50) - Challenges and Expansion of Freedman's Bank (35:33) - Corruption and Illegal Loans (50:44) - The Puzzle of Banking: Balancing Loans and Deposits (53:39) - The Lending Bonanza and Its Consequences (54:26) - Edgar Ketchum's Confrontation with Cook (57:03) - The Public Perception and Marketing of Freedman's Bank (59:07) - The Panic of 1873 and Its Impact (01:03:25) - Frederick Douglass Takes Charge (01:11:09) - The Bank's Closure and Aftermath (01:15:28) - Investigations and Lack of Accountability (01:21:55) - The Legacy of Freedman's Bank (01:30:27) - Final Thoughts and Reflections Buy Justene's Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Savings-Trust-Rise-Betrayal-Freedmans/dp/1324073853https://www.amazon.com/Unfree-Markets-Capitalism-Carolina-Columbia/dp/0231191138Connect with Justenehttps://www.justenehilledwards.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justene-hill-edwards-ph-d-265111104HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comThe Freedman’s Bank Forum obscures the bank’s real history [Washington Post]Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank [W.W. Norton]Justene Hill Edwards Interview: Unveiling America's Roots & Lincoln's Legacy [YouTube] The Road to Fraud Is Paved With Good Intentions | The Case of Freedman’s Bank [OMF, Ep. 51]

They can’t all be criminal masterminds. Caleb and Greg discuss four stories of fraud gone absurdly wrong.SponsorsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabs Artiffex - https://ohmyfraud.promo/artiffex(00:00) - Infinite Stupidity Quotes (00:56) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud (04:49) - Hialeah, Florida: Fun Facts and Fraud (08:29) - Medicare Fraud Case: Ernesto Cruz Graveron (21:08) - Cheltenham, England: A New Debit Card (23:25) - The Mysterious Ladbrokes Deposit (29:16) - The Stolen Debit Card (32:37) - The Bugatti Veyron Incident (43:09) - The Fake Night Deposit Box (53:30) - Lessons Learned and Where to Reach Us HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources: Crime pays for theft victim — BBCThe World’s Dumbest Fraudsters — Journal of AccountancyPolice nab suspect in bank deposit box scam — Tampa Bay TimesInside the mind of criminals: How to brazenly steal $100 billion from Medicare and Medicaid [CNBC]NHE Fact Sheet [CMS]Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage [Medicare.gov]Alleged Health Care Fraudster Ordered Detained Pending Trial After Being Arrested on a Jet Ski Headed Toward Cuba [DOJ]Officials: Fraud suspect caught heading to Cuba on Jet Ski [AP]Bugatti Veyron [Wikipedia]$1.6 Million Bugatti Veyron Crashes Into Texas Lake [Jalopnik]Bugatti Veyron Lake Crash-- Original Video- 1st hand account [YouTube]EXCLUSIVE: Bugatti Lake Crash Owner Buys Replacement $1.5 Million Veyron [Jalopnik]Trial Of Man Sued For 'Purposefully' Crashing Bugatti Veyron Into Lagoon Mysteriously Postponed [Jalopnik]Angelina County Man Guilty In Wire Fraud Scheme [DOJ]Lufkin man gets 1 year prison for false insurance claim in Bugatti case [KTRE]Man who crashed Bugatti into a lake is headed to federal prison [Houston Chronicle]

In this special episode, Caleb interviews Greg about a tricky situation he encountered early in his career as an accountant.SponsorsTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyArtiffex - https://ohmyfraud.promo/artiffex(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud (00:37) - Listener Reviews and Ethical Dilemmas (04:26) - Greg's Career Background (05:32) - First Job and QuickBooks Training (09:31) - The Client's Business and Management (16:06) - Discovering Financial Irregularities (18:24) - The Mysterious Loan (25:39) - Checks and Balances (35:29) - Firm's Response and Ethical Concerns (40:46) - The Big Hairy Loan (44:06) - Transition to In-House CPA (47:09) - Monitoring the Loan (50:24) - Revealing the Loan to the Board (53:57) - Board's Reaction and Consequences (01:07:55) - "John Bolton's" Hardball Tactics (01:13:33) - Final Resolution and Aftermath (01:20:10) - Lessons Learned and Reflections HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

In the era of climate change, it isn’t just about saving the planet using sustainable methods of energy, it’s about making a fortune from sustainable methods of energy. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the story of DC Solar, a manufacturer of mobile solar generators.SponsorsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsPractice Protect - https://ohmyfraud.promo/protect(00:00) - Introduction to the Unlikely Innovator (01:00) - Listener Reviews and Reactions (02:16) - Jeff Karpoff's Early Life and Struggles (09:19) - The Birth of DC Solar (12:27) - The Solar Eclipse Generator (13:36) - Hollywood's Interest and Initial Success (25:21) - Cracks in the Business Model (29:30) - The Ponzi Scheme Unveiled (30:58) - Jeff Karpoff's Extravagant Lifestyle (32:47) - NASCAR Sponsorship and DC Solar's Rise (35:18) - The IRS and Investor Scrutiny (36:29) - Bogus Reports and Fake Leases (38:18) - Massive Deals and Manufacturing Issues (39:49) - Fraudulent Practices Unveiled (53:02) - The Whistleblower and Legal Consequences (56:57) - The Aftermath and Loose Ends (58:30) - Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:The Billion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme That Hooked Warren Buffett and the U.S. Treasury [The Atlantic]Massive $1 billion solar power ponzi scheme results in the largest single-owner car collection ever auctioned by the U.S. Marshals Service — including Burt Reynolds’ Trans Am [AP]Obama Administration Announces Columbus, OH Winner of the $40 Million Smart City Challenge to Pioneer the Future of Transportation [WH]Federal agents raid home, business of Martinez resident [Martinez News-Gazette]DC Solar companies file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Carpoffs leave leadership roles [Martinez News-Gazette]DC Solar files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, court papers show multi-million dollar debt [Martinez News-Gazette]Two plead guilty to participation in a Ponzi scheme involving $2.5 billion in transactions and $1 billion in loss [DOJ]Third Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in a Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and $1B in Loss [DOJ]Fourth Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in a Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and $1B in Loss [DOJ]Top Executives Plead Guilty to Participating in a Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme—the Biggest Criminal Fraud Scheme in the History of the Eastern District of California [DOJ]Seventh Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in the DC Solar Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and Nearly $1B in Loss [DOJ]DC Solar Owner Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]DC Solar Owner Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]Pleasant Hill man sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for billion dollar DC Solar Ponzi scheme [IRS]Vacaville Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar DC Solar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]​​Nixon Peabody Gets OK For Deal With DC Solar Investors [Law360]Berkshire Takes Tax Hit as Victim of ‘Ponzi-Type’ Solar Scheme [Bloomberg]Martinez Clippers [Wikipedia] City ends Clippers license agreement [Martinez News-Gazette]Carpoff’s seized auto collection headed to auction [Martinez News-Gazette]Nearly 150 Collector Cars Seized in an FBI Raid Head to Auction [Motortrend]

If you’re one of those cynical people who assumes that multinational corporations are deeply corrupt and only concerned with achieving global domination no matter the cost, then this episode is for you. Caleb and Greg discuss a case of international bribery, the likes of which the world had never seen.SponsorsTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyPractice Protect - https://ohmyfraud.promo/protect(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud (02:34) - Airbus and the Watergate Connection (11:02) - The Birth of Airbus and Its Rise (13:51) - Airbus Self-Reports Bribery Scandal (18:24) - The Mechanics of Airbus Bribery (20:22) - Deferred Prosecution and Bribery ROI (22:38) - Airbus Bribery Scandals Unveiled (25:59) - Airbus' Self-Reporting and Consequences (27:36) - The Global Investigation and Fines (31:27) - Bribery vs. Marketing: A Blurred Line (41:49) - The Largest Bribery Case in History (42:49) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Us HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com Sources:How the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Came to Be — Corporate Compliance Insights Early days (1967) — Airbus History of Airbus S.A.S. — Britannica Airbus to pay record £3bn in fines for 'endemic' corruption — The GuardianAirbus to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Corruption Inquiry — NYT Airbus to pay SFO €1bn in corruption settlement — BBCAirbus enters into a coordinated resolution of foreign bribery investigation with US UK and French authorities for a total of 36 billion - Mondaq Airbus Agrees to Pay over $3.9 Billion in Global Penalties to Resolve Foreign Bribery and ITAR Case — DOJ Four Years and Almost $4 Billion: Airbus Corruption Investigations End with Sky-High Fine — Ropes & Gray LLC 

Caleb and Greg welcome Kelly Paxton, a former fraud investigator who has worked at both the federal and local level to talk about her career and one of her favorite red collar crime stories.SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendMakersHub - https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershubinterVal - https://ohmyfraud.promo/interval(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast (03:47) - Kelly Paxton's Background and Career (06:52) - Kelly's Experience with U.S. Customs (12:18) - Pink Collar Crime and Gender Dynamics (21:42) - Podcasting Journey and Fraudish (23:06) - Favorite Fraud Cases: Lori Eisenberg (35:04) - The Benadryl Plot Unfolds (39:37) - Embezzlement and Lifestyle Creep (54:44) - Sentencing Discrepancies and Legal Insights (01:01:26) - Final Thoughts Questions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.Buy Kelly's Book!https://www.amazon.com/Embezzlement-Detect-Prevent-Investigate-Pink-Collar/dp/B08QBYKJR1CONNECT WITH KELLYhttps://kellypaxton.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellypaxtonX: https://x.com/pdxcfeCONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPAX: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistX: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Sign up to earn FREE CPEhttps://www.earmark.appIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appEmail us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

Caleb and Greg discuss the case of a small California city tainted by big corruption.SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendThe Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowinterVal - https://ohmyfraud.promo/interval(00:00) - Introduction to Bell, California (01:38) - Discussing Salaries in the Accounting Profession (07:02) - The Rise of Robert Rizzo (13:22) - Rizzo's Cost-Cutting Measures (21:50) - Rizzo's Controversial Salary Increases (28:11) - Investigations and Comparisons (33:59) - Controversial Salaries Defended (35:56) - Community Outrage and Resignations (36:26) - Legal Actions and Arrests (38:39) - Unauthorized Loans and Misappropriations (44:51) - Absentee Ballots and Voter Fraud (50:13) - Trials and Pleas (01:00:17) - Lessons learned (01:07:44) - Fraud Discovery and Media's Role HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Bell, California [Wikipedia]City of Bell scandal [Wikipedia]Bell (city), California [US Census Bureau]BELL : City OKs Rizzo as Administrative Head [LAT]In Maywood, a quiet changing of the guard [LAT]Is a city manager worth $800,000? [LAT]10 YEARS AFTER THE BELL SCANDAL ARE WE MORE ETHICAL? [League of California Cities]D.A. investigating why Bell council members get nearly $100,000 a year for a part-time job [LAT]Bell council used little-noticed ballot measure to skirt state salary limits [LAT]Californians Protest City Manager’s $800,000 Salary [Bloomberg]Bell leaders hauled off in cuffs [LAT]California’s Bell Used as ‘Cash Drawer,’ Chiang Says [Bloomberg]How Bell hit bottom [LAT]California city manager's pension could top $30 million [Reuters]Bell officials won't receive massive pensions [ABC7]​​Differing views of CA official: Crook or victim? [AP]Bell corruption trial: Mixed verdicts, 1 ex-councilman acquitted [LAT]Bell corruption verdicts, charges [LAT]Photos: Arrests in Bell [LAT]Five Former Bell Officials Accept Plea Deal In Corruption Case [CBSLA]Robert Rizzo blames assistant for Bell corruption, gets prison [LAT]In Spaccia defense, a simple premise: Her high pay wasn’t a crime [LAT]Former Chief Administrative Officer For City Of Bell Agrees To Plead Guilty To Conspiracy And Tax Charges In Plot To Avoid Income Taxes [DOJ]Bell corruption case ends, last defendant gets a year in jail [LAT]Former Chief Administrative Officer For City Of Bell Sentenced To Federal Prison For Cheating IRS To Avoid Taxes On Corrupt Activities [DOJ]Bell must give up $2.9 million in illegal property taxes [LAT]California Board of Accountancy Update Fall 2012 [CBA]

If you’re jonesing for some nostalgia, then this is the Oh My Fraud episode for you. Caleb and Greg discuss two stars—an athlete whose fame peaked in the 80s and a singer-songwriter who put out one of the biggest selling albums of the 90s—who helped define their respective decades. Unfortunately, their wild success also made them targets of people they trusted to help manage that success.  SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendThe Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowGenwise - https://ohmyfraud.promo/genwise(00:00) - Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Rumored Investment Fiasco (01:07) - This is Oh My Fraud (02:54) - Caleb and Greg's High School Music and Sports Dreams (07:12) - The Celebrity: Alanis Morissette (16:58) - Financial Mismanagement and Fraud Uncovered (28:13) - Jonathan Schwartz's Legal Troubles (29:43) - Alanis Morissette's Response (29:58) - The Celebrity: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (35:50) - The Downfall of Tom Collins (46:52) - Lessons Learned (57:16) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Alanis MorissetteAlanis Morissette [Wikipedia]Alanis Morissette Sues Ex-Business Manager for $15 Million [CBS]Alanis Morissette vs. GSO Business Management, Jonathan Schwartz [LAT]GSO Business Management vs. Jonathan Todd Schwartz [LAT]Alanis Morissette, business management firm settle lawsuit over alleged embezzlement [LAT]Business Manager Agrees to Plead Guilty after Admitting $7.2 Million Embezzlement from Alanis Morissette and Other Celebrities [DOJ]CPA Sentenced to 6 years in Federal Prison for Embezzling $7.2 Million from Alanis Morissette and Other Celebrities [DOJ]Alanis Morissette’s Ex-Business Manager Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison [THR]Hollywood Business Manager: I Stole From Alanis Morissette and Other Clients and I’m Sorry [THR]Alanis Morissette Responds to Ex-Business Manager’s Apology [THR]Isn't it moronic: Alanis Morissette's manager sad over 'stupid' theft [CBC]Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-Jabbar — Wikipedia $55-Million Action Alleges Financial Mismanagment : Abdul-Jabbar Sues Former Manager — Los Angeles Times A LOT OF HURT — Sports IllustratedDid Kareem-Abdul Jabbar Really Lose Millions Building Special Hotels for Tall People?  — Sports Legends Revealed

What do the Catholic Church and Oh My Fraud have in common? They both regularly feature absent internal controls, important figures abusing their positions of trust, and are run by people who drink wine on the job. In this episode, Caleb and Greg chronicle the story of a high-ranking cardinal who wound up in a convoluted real estate deal.SponsorsThe Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowGenwise - https://ohmyfraud.promo/genwise(00:00) - The Catholic Church Loves Real Estate (01:27) - Welcome to 'Oh My Fraud' Podcast (01:54) - Listener Email and Show Themes (03:15) - Fraud in the Catholic Church (08:59) - Understanding Simony and Priestly Fraud (14:28) - Historical Context of the Catholic Church (18:45) - The Vatican's Real Estate Ventures (22:08) - The Italian Connection: Gianluigi Torzi (24:05) - Torzi's Bold Extortion Scheme (26:57) - The Aftermath: Arrests and Losses (30:14) - Cardinal Becciu's Questionable Transactions (32:45) - The Trial and Sentencing (35:54) - Lessons Learned: No One is Above Scrutiny (44:44) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources: Giovanni Angelo Becciu — WikipediaCardinal Becciu Convicted: Six Things to Know About the Prelate and His Trial — National Catholic RegisterA cardinal is convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 5 1/2 years in Vatican trial — NPRCardinal Becciu Speaks of ‘Drawing Up a Balance Sheet’ of One’s Life Before God in Homily — National Catholic RegisterThe Vatican, a Chelsea property deal and Brexit — Financial TimesHow the Vatican plans to make and spend its money in 2022—and be more transparent about it — America MagazineCardinal convicted of fraud in Vatican court case protests his innocence - Financial TimesA brief history of the Vatican’s London financial scandal — The PillarWhy priests steal — researchers look to ‘fraud triangle’ in parish life — The PillarParolin pressured Vatican bank over London building deal — The PilarCardinal convicted of embezzlement in landmark Vatican court case — Financial Times