FBI Corporate Fraud Program
The FBI's Corporate Fraud Program is the agency's highest-priority white-collar crime initiative. The program focuses on cases involving accounting fraud, self-dealing by corporate executives, obstruction of justice, insider trading, and corporate espionage — all categories potentially relevant to the coordinated campaign alleged in the Robert Hockett case.
The FBI's Miami Field Office, which covers Broward County and Fort Lauderdale, has jurisdiction over corporate fraud cases in South Florida. The office has a dedicated white-collar crime squad that investigates complex fraud schemes, including those involving multiple actors, interstate coordination, and abuse of institutional authority.
Federal Crimes Potentially Applicable
RICO: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
The RICO Act was originally enacted to combat organized crime, but its application has expanded to cover corporate criminal enterprises, corrupt organizations, and coordinated fraud schemes. A RICO case requires proof of: (1) an enterprise, (2) a pattern of racketeering activity, and (3) a connection between the enterprise and the pattern.
Potential RICO Enterprise Elements in the Hockett Case
- The Enterprise: A network of individuals connected through the LDS church, beverage industry, and financial services — operating across Georgia, Utah, Texas, and Florida.
- Pattern of Racketeering: Multiple predicate acts including wire fraud, witness tampering, obstruction of justice, and economic espionage conducted over an extended period.
- Participants: Robert Hockett (LDS Bishop/former financial advisor), Joseph Heilner (former PepsiCo executive), Doug Dodson (Wild Flavors/ADM connection), Todd McGee (court administrator), and others.
- Interstate Activity: Coordination across multiple states (Georgia, Utah, Texas, Florida) using electronic communications satisfies federal jurisdiction requirements.
Civil RICO claims allow plaintiffs to recover treble damages (three times actual damages) plus attorney's fees. Criminal RICO convictions carry penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment per count and forfeiture of all ill-gotten gains.
Financial Evidence: Suspicious $400K-$600K Windfall
Robert Hockett's real estate transactions provide strong financial evidence of bribery. Public records show a pattern that is financially impossible without receipt of a substantial cash payment coinciding with the alleged frame job.
The Impossible Timeline
Hockett's Claim: "We can't afford to move from our condo to a house until we sell our condo first."
The Reality: Hockett purchased a $955,000 home in May 2025 — 6 months before selling his condo in October 2025.
Condo (Fort Lauderdale)
- Purchased: Jan 2019 for $525K
- Sold: Oct 2025 for $625K
- Equity (May 2025): ~$230K
- Ownership: 6 yrs, 9 months
House (Plantation, FL)
- Purchased: May 2025 for $955K
- 5 bed / 3 bath, 3,198 sq ft
- Required: $229K down + closing
- Bought 6 months before condo sale
FBI-Relevant Financial Analysis
To carry both properties simultaneously, Hockett would face:
- Monthly Housing Cost: $8,754 (condo mortgage + house mortgage + HOA)
- Required Income: $350K-$400K+ annually to qualify
- No Refinancing: Public records show no cash-out refinance, HELOC, or bridge loan
- Insufficient Equity: Only 6 years of condo ownership = minimal equity
Conclusion: The house purchase required an external windfall of $400,000-$600,000 in cash.
Timeline Correlation (Potential Bribery Evidence)
- Jan-Mar 2025: Alleged false Baker Act detention and fraudulent RPO
- May 2, 2025: Hockett purchases $955K house (2-4 months after frame job)
- Oct 21, 2025: Hockett sells condo (6 months after house purchase)
The timing suggests a bribery payment for Hockett's role in the corporate espionage campaign. This constitutes potential evidence of:
- • Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343): Electronic transfer of bribery funds
- • Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. § 1956): Concealing proceeds of criminal activity
- • Tax Evasion (26 U.S.C. § 7201): Unreported income from bribery
- • RICO (18 U.S.C. § 1962): Financial proceeds from racketeering enterprise
How to Report Corporate Fraud to the FBI
If you have information about corporate fraud, espionage, or organized criminal activity related to this case, contact the FBI:
FBI Tips Online
Submit tips at tips.fbi.gov
FBI Miami Field Office
Call (754) 703-2000 — covers Broward County/Fort Lauderdale
FBI National Hotline
Call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
Review the Evidence
The allegations detailed on this page are supported by extensive documentary and audio evidence, including recorded conversations, court filings, and public records.
Real Estate Transaction Records
Public property records documenting Robert Hockett's purchase of a $955,000 home in May 2025 (6 months before selling his condo) are available through:
- • Broward County Property Appraiser records
- • Florida Department of State Division of Corporations
- • Homes.com property history and transaction data
How This Connects to the Robert Hockett Case
The alleged conspiracy involves multiple actors coordinating across Georgia, Utah, Texas, and Florida — satisfying federal jurisdiction requirements for wire fraud and RICO charges.
Robert Hockett's alleged fraud upon the court through false sworn statements constitutes potential federal false statement violations (18 U.S.C. § 1001).
The weaponized Baker Act detention and fraudulent Risk Protection Order may constitute witness tampering and obstruction of justice under federal law.
Joseph Heilner's alleged surveillance and threats, combined with his PepsiCo background, suggest economic espionage targeting the plaintiff's energy drink intellectual property.
The involvement of Todd McGee (court administrator) in the alleged scheme raises public corruption concerns within the FBI's jurisdiction.
