Prosecutor Hank Shea will present lecture about white-collar crime with Nick and Carolyn Ryberg, white-collar crime convicts, on Tuesday, March 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Centennial Student Union Ballroom. Delta Sigma Pi and the College of Business will host the free, public event.
Shea, one of the nation's most effective white-collar crime prosecutors, served as assistant U.S. attorney for Minnesota for almost 18 years, and has served as special assistant U.S. attorney for two years. From crimes that he prosecuted, the U.S. Attorney's Office collected more than $50 million in restitution, fines and forfeitures.
Shea has received a Department of Justice Commendation, a Department of Justice Director's Award, a Chief Postal Inspector's Special Award and a Department of Justice Special Achievement Award. He also has received the State Bar Association Professional Excellence Award for advancing the legal profession and the administration of justice.
Ryberg was human resource director for a large, privately held company in the Twin Cities. In a scheme to defraud his employer, he submitted fraudulent invoices from three companies registered under Carolyn's maiden name. From 1999 to 2003, the Rybergs received approximately $1 million as a result of the fraud.
The Rybergs pleaded guilty to three counts of mail fraud. Ryberg served a 24-month prison sentence, and the two were ordered to pay restitution.
Those who want more information about the talk may contact Igor Schmidt.
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