Remarks
of Director Mueller for Press Conference Announcing
the superseding indictment of Jeffrey K. Skilling
and Richard A. Causey
Today's
indictment marks a major step forward in restoring
the Country's trust and confidence in its corporations
and business leaders. The message is clear. Corporate
executives will be held accountable if they deceive
the investing public, manipulate financial reports
and abuse their positions of authority.
The
charges against Jeffrey Skilling are yet another
step in a concerted effort by the Corporate Fraud
Task Force to uncover the truth and to make those
responsible pay for their misdeeds. The FBI, along
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
the Internal Revenue Service, are continuing to
investigate corporate fraud cases where the numerous
victims include shareholders, employees, and pension
plan investors. The Corporate Fraud Task Force will
continue to prosecute corrupt executives and help
restore public confidence in the financial markets
that have been impacted by corporate fraud.
On behalf
of the FBI, I would like to recognize the contributions
of our partners in this investigation. Today's developments
are a testament to the hard work and dedication
of the men and women of the FBI, the Criminal Division
of the Department of Justice and members of the
Enron Task Force, which include the IRS and the
SEC. We thank you all for your service.
