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The article discusses email scams targeting law firms and lawyers in 2012 by exploiting lawyers' willingness to accept clients through the Internet. Topics include scammers' use of fake checks, wiring funds to overseas accounts, federal prosecution of a scam that will be tried in criminal court in Pennsylvania in the fall of 2012, and comments by U.S. Postal Inspector Louis Di Rienzo.

The article reports that Peter Madoff, the brother of convicted Ponzi scheme perpetrator Bernard L. Madoff, pleaded guilty to a variety of criminal charges. Charges included lying to regulators, failing to perform his duties as chief compliance officer of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, and document forgery.

This article presents information about the pending trial of Jérôme Kerviel, the Société Générale SA employee who caused the biggest trading loss ever. Kerviel is charged with forgery, breach of trust and unauthorized computer use, but the responsibility of his employer for his wrongdoing will also be at issue in the trial.

The article surveys the history of money counterfeiting in the U.S. During the American Revolution British forces sought to undermine the rebellion by counterfeiting the Colonials' currency. The U.S. Secret Service was established in the 1860s to combat counterfeiters. In 2010 the U.S. government introduced a new $100 bill that incorporates several anti-counterfeiting properties.

The article discusses the various ways investors can earn money in wines. Some investors chose to become wine collectors. Alternately, some companies now offer wine funds as a way to invest money in wine. The funds buy wines and store them for five years, then sell the wines at auction and return the investors' money. There is also a rise in wine forgeries.

The article discusses wealthy artifact collector William Koch's 1780s hand-blown bottles of Bordeaux bearing the initials of the then-ambassador to France Thomas Jefferson. Koch filed a fraud suit in federal court in New York against a German collector and dealer, Hardy Rodenstock, who supplied the Jefferson bottles. Rodenstock has swindled other wealthy collectors including the late Malcolm Forbes.

The author reports on the discovery of forgery that resulted from a Web site sale by collectibles dealer Roger Gross of a sheet of paper doodled on and signed by the pianist, Glenn Gould. A forged copy of the letter was found in Canada's national archives and a police investigation led to the arrest of a Texas women on charges of theft and possession of stolen property. There is a cult-like fascination with the reclusive Gould, who died in 1982.

The article reports that baseball player Barry Bonds is trying to discredit the sale of memorabilia sporting forgeries of his signature. Bonds's campaign against forged an unlicensed memorabilia has been going on for some year, with the cooperation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Bonds's investigation and his steroid use has lowered the demand for memorabilia.

The article reports that Japanese manufacturer Koito Industries Ltd. admitted that it forged safety testing data for airplane seats installed on airplanes developed by Boeing Co. and Airbus.

The article reports on the dismissal of a forgery lawsuit brought against Chanel SAS by World Tricot, one of its small suppliers, by a commercial court in Paris, France. Chanel was ordered by the court to pay World Tricot 400,000 euros for breach of contract. In its lawsuit, World Tricot accused Chanel of copying its design of a white crocheted patch. Chanel argued that the design was made by Mely's Maglieria Srl, another of its suppliers.

The article reports on the claim of Russian opposition leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov that the local elections on October 11, 2009 were unfair and rigged. Voters were asked by Nemtsov to boycott the elections or damage their ballots with anti-government slogans. Nemtsov and other candidates with his Solidarity movement were prohibited from joining the elections in the Moscow city council as, according to the election commissioner, the signatures collected for each of them were forged.

The article reports on a raid conducted by the Hong Kong police in China in the offices of accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP in September 2009 as part of a probe on the alleged forgery linked to Akai Holdings Ltd. It cites the suspension of partner Edmund Dang made by the accounting firm following an internal investigation on its alleged participation in Akai, which failed in 2000. According to a police, a 41-year-old man, who was identified as Dang, had been seized and freed on bail pending investigation.

The article reports that investigative magistrates in France has decided to make former trader Jérôme Kerviel to stand trial for forgery of documents, illegal entry into company computer systems and abuse of confidence. The former trade was accused of causing the approximately 5 billion euros loss incurred by Société Générale. It is noted that he could be imprisoned for 5 years if found guilty.

The article reports that an investigation is being conducted by the police and financial regulators in South Africa regarding an alleged Ponzi scheme managed by Barry Tannenbaum, a businessman in 2009. The investigation was triggered by a report on the pyramid scheme by SG Services Group Ltd., a private investigation agency. Also cited are the allegations of SG against Tannenbaum such as his involvement in the scheme and forgery.

This article reveals the criminal investigation being conducted by Egyptian authorities on whether Egyptian Traders Co. imported Russian wheat that did not meet Egyptian specifications, according to Egypt's Ministry of Trade and Industry. Hisham Ragab, the ministry's assistant minister of trade for legal affairs, says authorities are also investigating whether forged documents were submitted by the company about the imported wheat. In an email message, Ashraf El Attal of Egyptian Traders denies any continuing investigations.

The article reports on the commencement of a trial over competing wills for the estate of the late businesswoman Nina Wang in Hong Kong, China May 2009. The authenticity of a document that leaves Wang's fortune to feng-shui adviser and businessman Tony Chan Chunchuen was questioned by a lawyer. One of her wills leaves her estate to her Chinachem Charitable Foundation. The alleged signature on the will leaving her estate to Chan was fake, according to Denis Chang, representative of the charity.

The article reports on the charges filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation of India (CBI) of cheating and forgery against the former chairman of the Indian software explorer, B. Ramalinga Raju and eight others. Charges include offenses of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and falsification of accounts. According to Lakshmi Narayana, who is in charge of the CBI investigation, the probe is continuing and further charges can be filed if necessary. Other persons involved in the case are cited.

The article reports that Iran's interior minister Ali Kordan was impeached by Iran's parliament for faking his higher education credentials. Kordan is a staunch ally of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his impeachment marks the deepening gap between the president and the parliament as Ahmadinejad is planning to run for re-election in 2009. An investigation found that Kordan's diploma for honorary doctorate in law from Oxford University was fake, along with a bachelor's and a master's degree from Azad Islamic University in Tehran.

The article reports on the arrest and indictment of real-estate investor Adam Hochfelder by Manhattan, New York City district attorney Robert Morgenthau. The investor was charged with grand larceny, forgery and falsifying business records, among others. Hochfelder, who was the former chairman and chief executive of Max Capital Management Corp., defaulted on loans and became the subject of lawsuits by former business associates and family members.

The article reports that U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Thomas Agresti has rejected the request of Countrywide Financial Corp. to settle a dispute with its borrower Sharon Diane Hill after it threatened her to foreclose her home using false documents. Hill refused to settle arguing that the threat has affected her credit image. Agresti said he wants to investigate more on the alleged letters sent by the company to her lawyer whom denied their existence for forgeries. He added that he will only approve the settlement until the investigation is over.

The article reports on the ruling of the Seoul Central District Court in South Korea that sentenced Kim Kyung-jun, former business partner of President Lee Myung-bak, to 10 years in prison for stock manipulation, embezzlement and forgery. According to a court spokesman, Kim Kyung-jun had fabricated U.S. passports and public documents. Lee Myung-bak was cleared of allegations of stock price manipulation by an independent counsel in February 2008.

The article reports on the settlement of a forgery case involving Ameriprise Financial Inc. According to the allegation by securities regulators in New Hampshire, the company's financial advisers in its Portsmouth office has forged customer signatures to hide the fact that they failed to meet commitments to deliver completed financial plans. Ameriprise is to pay $3.8 million in fines, investigation costs and refunds to investors as part of the settlement.

The article reports on a request by several lawyers of Société Générale SA trader Jérôme Kerviel for his release from jail while investigations into his case continue. It is said that the investigating judges have filed preliminary charges against Kerviel for forgery, breach of trust and unauthorized computer activity after the bank accused him of fabricating documents and emails to hedge his positions. A court stated that Kerviel could jeopardize the investigation if he was left free.

The article reports on the administrative complaint filed against Ameriprise Financial Inc. by the Bureau of Securities Regulation of New Hampshire. The complaint accuses the company of forgery as well as document tampering. The Bureau also claimed that the company was not able to deliver financial plans. Securities regulation director Mark Connolly is asking for a $10 million fine.

The article reports on the criminal charges filed against a former employee of Germany-based Daimler-Chrysler AG for claiming money from the company for spurious construction work. According to prosecutor Bettina Vetter the employee, who used to head a building department, embezzled more than 3 million. He was charged with breach of trust after having an architect forged invoices for work that was never carried out.

The article deals with the sentencing of Ghad Party leader Ayman Nour of Egypt on December 24, 2005 due to forgery charges.

Reports that, despite a series of alarming reports in recent months about security breaches that have made personal data potentially more vulnerable to crooks, most bank-related crimes remain stubbornly low-tech. Range in the crimes from simple forgery of a check to unauthorized credit card use to plucking a bank statement or credit card bill from the garbage; Highlights of a study indicating that in 26% of all cases of fraud, the victims knew the person who had misused their information - typically a family member, friend, or in-home employee; Reference to the fact that as much as 50% of debit-card fraud occurs when a card is taken by a family member or friend who knows the card's personal identification number.

Assesses the potential damage to CBS's news credibility if documents related to U.S. President George W. Bush's military service that were used in story by anchorman Dan Rather are proven to be forgeries. Questions raised about the authenticity of the documents; Assurance from CBS that an internal investigation is not needed; Potential impact of a forgery to "60 Minutes," which is perceived as the gold standard in news reporting in America; Assessment of broadcast news at all networks, suggesting a changing nature in how news is presented and covered; Ratings for the Republican National Convention, indicating the cable channel Fox News Channel beat the three major broadcast networks.

Provides information on identity theft and how to prevent it.

Reports that the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) is investigating whether Prudential Securities brokers, salespeople and managers falsified documents in an effort to increase the sale of insurance products. Initiation of the investigation after the brokerage firm contacted regulators when an internal investigation suggested that some brokers and managers had clients sign blank forms or forged signatures of clients; New York state regulations that require consumers to attest in writing that their brokers outlined the benefits and drawbacks of their decision to switch annuities. INSET: Regulators Get a Piece of the Rock.

Focuses on the practice of Chinese craftsmen to produce false antiques which can deceive experts. Lack of honesty in selling so-called antiques to shoppers; International market for antique Chinese furniture, and a lack of authentic pieces which is fueling the forgery market; Success of this industry in the souther province of Guangdong.

Reveals that theft and forgery of travel documents have become logistical businesses for terrorist groups around the world.

Focuses on the alleged false billings made by Columbia-HCA Healthcare Corp. according to the documents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. Details on the accusations; Information on the investigation; Charges filed by the government.