To all members of the community,
Thank you for your courage in coming forward and for the information that has been shared so far. Many of you have asked about the information-gathering process.
A coordinated criminal referral is a comprehensive evidence package that this community may collectively submit to federal law enforcement authorities, likely the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI. It is a formal request for them to open a criminal investigation into a pattern of conduct.
Why is this approach so powerful?
A single complaint, no matter how valid, might be overlooked or mistaken for a simple business dispute. However, a comprehensive submission from dozens of victims, organized by legal counsel and detailing a multi-million dollar pattern of conduct, is taken far more seriously by federal authorities. It immediately signals a widespread scheme, not an isolated incident.
What might be in the submission package?
The evidence package may include three key components: 1 A Summary of the Scheme: A detailed narrative of the scheme, outlining the specific and repeated facts and actions. 2 A List of Known Victims: A comprehensive list of all participating victims and the total, aggregated financial losses. 3 Key Evidence: The most critical evidence from each participant, such as signed agreements, emails and proof of payment.
If to provide prosecutors with a case so well-documented and clearly laid out, it becomes a high priority for them to investigate. This will maximize the chances of seeing action taken.