What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
Hello, all. I have a question pertaining to the legality of owning and operating a business by using false credentials.
Let me give an introduction. I am a member of a large online community of mixed martial arts enthusiasts. About seven months ago, we discovered a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school that was being run by a man named Dave Lang, who claimed to be a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. It was obvious to us, as practitioners, that Mr. Lang had nowhere near the skill level needed to obtain a black belt, and an investigation was launched.
During the investigation, it was discovered that Mr. Lang did not hold a black belt in either Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Judo, had faked his certificates, and had been teaching using false credentials for quite some time. While the school was shut down, he has started up teaching again.
I see this as fraud, but I'm curious as to what specific crime is being committed here, if any. Could he be arrested for teaching martial arts under false pretenses because it places the students at great risk of bodily harm? I would GREATLY appreciate any answers and what section of the law this is relevant to. Thank you in advance for the answers.
Hello, all. I have a question pertaining to the legality of owning and operating a business by using false credentials.
Let me give an introduction. I am a member of a large online community of mixed martial arts enthusiasts. About seven months ago, we discovered a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school that was being run by a man named Dave Lang, who claimed to be a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. It was obvious to us, as practitioners, that Mr. Lang had nowhere near the skill level needed to obtain a black belt, and an investigation was launched.
During the investigation, it was discovered that Mr. Lang did not hold a black belt in either Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Judo, had faked his certificates, and had been teaching using false credentials for quite some time. While the school was shut down, he has started up teaching again.
I see this as fraud, but I'm curious as to what specific crime is being committed here, if any. Could he be arrested for teaching martial arts under false pretenses because it places the students at great risk of bodily harm? I would GREATLY appreciate any answers and what section of the law this is relevant to. Thank you in advance for the answers.
