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Why would the FBI send me a letter?
The letter informs the recipient of the nature of the charges being investigated (e.g. insider trading, wire fraud, etc.). Target letters are sometimes sent during the target or pre-indictment phase of a white-collar crime investigation. If you receive a target letter, you are likely going to be indicted.
What do FBI letters mean?
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI stands for Federal Bureau of Investigation. “Federal” refers to the national government of the United States. “Bureau” is another word for department or division of government. “Investigation” is what we do—gathering facts and evidence to solve and prevent crimes.
What does it mean if the FBI is investigating you?
If you learn that you are under investigation by the FBI, every move you make is important. The FBI investigates crime, not regulatory infractions. And while other agencies may work in conjunction with the FBI, when the FBI is involved in an investigation, it means the possibility of criminal charges is very real.
What happens when you submit a tip to the FBI?
FBI analysts review the information submitted and determine whether it has legitimate lead value. Information is then forwarded to the appropriate entity for handling, such as an FBI field office or an agency outside the FBI such as Secret Service, Homeland Security, etc.
Why would I get a letter from Department of Defense?
During a criminal investigation for a federal offense, a suspect could receive a letter informing them they are the “target” in a criminal investigation. These type of letters are common in the investigation of white collar crimes, but are also used for other types of crimes, such as federal drug offenses.
What do you do if the FBI contacts you?
right to consult with an attorney. You should write down the name, agency and telephone number of the person who calls or visits you. If an FBI agent or police officer asks to speak to you, tell him or her that you want to consult with an attorney first.
What kind of crimes does the FBI investigate?
The FBI has divided its investigations into a number of programs, such as domestic and international terrorism, foreign counterintelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized crime/drugs, white-collar crime, violent crimes and major offenders, and applicant matters.
What kind of crimes do the FBI investigate?
How do you get the FBI to investigate a case?
Submit a Tip
- Contact your local FBI office or closest international office 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Call 1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324) for the Major Case Contact Center.
What is a letter of indictment?
After the prosecutor studies the information from investigators and the information they gather from talking with the individuals involved, the prosecutor decides whether to present the case to the grand jury. When a person is indicted, they are given formal notice that it is believed that they committed a crime.