DOJ Vows Crack Down on White Collar Crime

Lisa Monaco, Deputy US Attorney General, discusses the DOJ's crackdown on corporate crime, emphasizing individual accountability. Companies must provide information on all involved in misconduct to receive cooperation credit. The DOJ will enforce compliance with non-prosecution agreements and focus on emerging areas like cryptocurrency fraud.

What is one of the key changes the DOJ is implementing to address corporate crime?

• Increasing fines for corporations

• Focusing on individual accountability

• Reducing the number of prosecutors

• Offering immunity to all corporate executives

How does the DOJ plan to encourage companies to cooperate with investigations?

• By requiring disclosure of all individuals involved in misconduct

• By reducing penalties for non-compliance

• By offering tax incentives

• By providing immunity to all employees

What is a potential consequence for companies that violate non-prosecution agreements?

• They may receive additional funding

• They could face serious consequences and be found in breach

• They will be given more time to comply

• They will be exempt from future agreements

What new area of corporate crime is the DOJ particularly concerned about?

• Environmental violations

• Cryptocurrency schemes

• Labor law violations

• Patent infringements

What initiative did Lisa Monaco announce to tackle new evolutions in corporate fraud?

• A partnership with international banks

• A new tax policy

• A corporate crime advisory group

• A reduction in compliance requirements