Public corruption cases garner a lot of attention because they represent a true betrayal of the public’s trust. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most prominent cases in the U.S. Public Corruption It is estimated that public corruption costs the U.S. government and the public billions of tax dollars each year. Not […]
How Public Corruption Cases Differ from Other White-Collar Investigations
Public corruption cases tend to attract more attention than white collar crime investigations, and there is a good reason for that. Keep reading to learn more. Public Corruption Cases vs. White Collar Crime Investigations Public corruption is the misuse of one’s public office/or authority, either an elected office or an appointed position, for personal gain. […]
The Role of Transparency in Guarding Against Public Corruption Allegations
Secrecy involving government and elected officials paves the road for mistrust from the public. Transparency leads the way for open communication and confidence. Public Corruption Public corruption tears at the stability of a society and threatens to bring it down. Elected officials are entrusted by the people who voted for them to protect the interests […]