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Statistical Data - Corporate Fraud

 

Criminal Investigation has historically investigated tax evasion and related financial crimes within the business and corporate communities.

How to Interpret Criminal Investigation Data

Since actions on a specific investigation may cross fiscal years, the data shown in cases initiated may not always represent the same universe of cases shown in other actions within the same fiscal year.

FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009

Investigations Initiated

110 116 123

Prosecution Recommendations

79 91 86

 Indictments/Informations

81 80 90

 Sentenced

82 61 72

Incarceration Rate*   

81.7% 77.0% 77.8%

 Avg. Months to Serve

51 48 43

*Incarceration Rate includes confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof.
Data Source: Criminal Investigation Management Information System


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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: October 11, 2011