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Statistical Data - Bankruptcy Fraud

 

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 2008 FY 2007 FY 2006

Investigations Initiated

25 30 32

Prosecution Recommendations

10 20 24

Indictments/Informations

15 18 24

 Sentenced

16 16 10

Incarceration Rate*   

93.8% 87.5% 80%

 Avg. Months to Serve

43 23 29

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


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