Meet Mark Viau, New www.BackgroundNow.com Associate For Fraud Investigation Services

Fraud Expert

Mark Viau is a consultant and economic expert active in the areas of intellectual property and white-collar crime, including Medicare fraud, mortgage fraud (sub-prime lending), health insurance fraud, and RICO violations. Mr. Viau has over 15 years experience as an investigative accountant. Prior to associating with Informed Networks Corporation he worked as a Federal Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). He was also an auditor with the U.S. Air Force Audit Agency.

Mark has testified in Federal and state courts 40 times. He was the sole National Case Agent for the investigation of Fairbanks Capital Corp (mortgage servicer for 600,000 sub-prime loans), which case resulted in a $55.4 Million dollar civil settlement as well as a felony conviction. He was also a Case agent for the Lab investigation of Columbia/HCA resulting in a civil settlement of $97 million.

FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATIVE LITIGATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

Financial Institution Fraud, Expert Witness-Subject Matter Expert, Mortgage Fraud-Bank Respa, Sub-Prime Expert Report Writing, Fraud-Embezzlement Forensic Accounting, Obstruction of Justice Witness-Subject Interviews, Mortgage Fraud Rules of Evidence-Chain of Custody, SEC-FTC Violations Undercover Operations, Surveillance

CORPORATE INTEGRITY SECURITY:

False statements, Top Secret/SCI Clearance, Audits, investigations, DoD Contractor National Security Issues, Investigations Corporate Security, DoD Contractor National Intelligence

HEALTH CARE FRAUD:

DOJ “Qui-Tam” Whistleblower cases, Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Weber State University, Ogden, Utah Master of Professional Accountancy (2000)
• University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah B.S. Finance (1989)
• Institute of Internal Auditors Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) by exam #23123
• Association of Fraud Examiners Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by exam #61032
• FBI Academy Alumni, Special Agent
• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Alumni, Special Agent
• Academy of Military Science Alumni, Officer
• AFAA Professional & Intermediate Audit Schools Alumni

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

SPECIAL AGENT: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Inspector General, Office Of Investigations (HUD/OIG/OI). 1/03-present

Criminal & Civil investigator for complicated White Collar/Financial Crimes. Served as case agent for a national mortgage fraud investigation. As a Special Agent (criminal investigator) with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (OIG), I have initiated and coordinated several proactive investigations targeting fraud, waste and abuse. This includes planning, organizing and conducting complex white-collar cases in violation of United States Code. Sole National Case Agent for the investigation of Fairbanks Capital Corp (mortgage servicer for 600,000 sub-prime loans). Specifically, this case involved a coordinated investigation with the FBI, FTC, SEC, RESPA, DOJ, HUD Auditors, HUD Forensic Examiners and several States’ Attorney Generals and resulted in a $55.4 Million dollar civil settlement as well as a felony conviction ($182,996,763 in additional cost savings). I have obtained criminal convictions at the Federal and State level for complex white-collar cases. I have actively participated in the training of armed OIG personnel as a firearms instructor for the Rocky Mountain Region. In this capacity, I am directly responsible in directing agents in the application of the firearms policies and procedures. This includes guidance and instruction in the handling, safe discharge, carriage, storage, qualification, inventory of weapons and tactical weapons use.

SPECIAL AGENT: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Inspector General, Office Of Investigations (HHS/OIG/OI). 6/98-1/03

Criminal & Civil Investigator related to U.S. Health & Human Services programs. These Health care programs include Medicare, FDA, Grants, Child Support Enforcement, Federal Employees Health Plan, Indian Health Service, private insurance benefits and other HHS programs. Case agent for the Lab investigation of Columbia/HCA resulting in a civil settlement of $97 million. Case agent responsible for another provider reimbursing $818,000 in credit refunds owed government programs, private insurance companies and individuals. Responsible for several Federal and State health care felony convictions. Also provided Management Information Reports where applicable. Plans, organizes and conducts complex investigations of violations of United States Code. Prepare and execute complex audits. Presents investigation and audit findings to Assistant United States Attorney and or State and county attorneys for prosecution. Such written and oral presentation include, investigative and prosecutive reports, depositions, affidavits, briefings for supervisors and other officials, and testimony in court. Plans and prepares arrest warrants, search warrants, and affidavits. Executes arrests and searches. Identifies and interviews witnesses, victims and suspects. Conducts visual, audio and video surveillance. Coordinates investigation with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies including the FBI, DCIS, Postal Inspection, DCAA, MFCU, State Insurance Fraud Division, and Utah DOPL.

OFFICER: United States Air Force (Guard). 1998 to current, overseas intelligence activities for analysis, planning and assessment in support of CONR. Trains, organizes, supervises Influence personnel in reach-back operational support of the AOC. Coordinates integration of the Influence program with the Electronic Warfare, Influence Operations, Computer Network Defense and command section’s activities. Coordinates With higher headquarters and allied IO organizations to prioritize, de-conflict, and synchronize operations to include psychological operations, military deception, Public Affairs, and captures unit taskings and tracks the suspense’s of mission timeliness.

SPECIAL AGENT: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 4/97-6/98

Criminal investigator for person and businesses under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice pursuant to Federal Statutes. Plans, organizes and conducts complex investigations of violations of United States Code. Responsible for 15 Federal/State and Local convictions. Prepare and execute complex audits. Presents investigation and audit findings to Assistant United States Attorney and or State and county attorneys for prosecution. Such written and oral presentation include, investigative and prosecutive reports, depositions, affidavits, briefings for supervisors and other officials, and testimony in court. Plans and prepares arrest warrants, search warrants, and affidavits. Executes arrests and searches. Identifies and interviews witnesses, victims and suspects. Conducts visual, audio and video surveillance.

PERFORMANCE AUDITOR: U.S. Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA). 9/92-4/97

Audited operations, programs and activities for efficiency, economy and compliance with laws and regulations. Personally identified over $15 million in program savings. Examined and evaluated financial and management records, controls, policies and practices. Modified and developed new methods and techniques. Presented audit findings and recommended operational improvements to internal and external managers. Assured approved accounting policies and procedures are being applied. Prepared audit reports.

PERFORMANCE AUDITOR: Utah Legislative Auditor General. 4/91-9/92

Audited operations, programs and activities for efficiency, economy and compliance with laws and regulations. Examined and evaluated financial and management records, controls, policies and practices. Modified and developed new methods and techniques. Presented audit findings and recommend operational improvements to internal and external managers. Assure approved accounting policies and procedures are being applied. Prepared audit reports.
Kudos

Winner of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2004 Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Award. The ACFE will honors anti-fraud professionals worldwide with the prestigious ACFE Outstanding Achievement Awards. The Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Award is presented to a qualified Association member who is an employee of a local, state, or federal government entity with law enforcement responsibilities and has contributed significantly to the detection, deterrence, or the investigation and prosecution of fraud or white-collar crime cases.

HUD OIG Special Team Award 2004 as sole national case agent for the national investigation of Fairbanks Capital Corporation (a sub-prime) mortgage loan servicer (portfolio of over 600,000 loans). Specifically, resulting in a $40 Million Civil Settlement and several felony convictions. “Your work on the Fairbanks Capital Case impressively demonstrates how effective teamwork can be in successful criminal investigation and prosecution. I was extremely proud of your team’s ability to coordinate audit and investigative efforts in this high-profile cases in such a seamless manner.”

Contact Lee, in our office, (713) 784-3232 x3142 or contact Mark directly, (801) 781-0078

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