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Jim Hoppe recently retired after a career as a Special Agent of the FBI for over twenty-seven years consisting of
assignments of increasing complexity requiring leadership and management skills. Extensive experience conducting
complex financial crime investigations, background investigations for security clearances, special weapons and
tactics (SWAT), auditing, budgeting, financial planning and financial reporting in public and private sectors. Jim
is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Jim is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy at Quantico, Virginia and he is a member of the FBI
National Academy Association. Jim is also an officer in the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI. Jim has
conducted several seminars for the Michigan Association of CPA's Continuing Professional Education program and he
has been a guest lecturer at the master's level at Oakland University.
A Selection of Jim's Career Achievements and Experience
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Sixteen years of experience on the FBI SWAT team specializing in personnel protection and security including
SWAT special operations at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary riot, raid on the Nichols farm, Atlanta Olympic
Games and the World Cup.
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Investigation and prosecution of a former professional baseball player, along with his coconspirators, for the
theft of pension plan funds.
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Investigation and prosecution of the Chairman, President and CFO of a large public corporation, for accounting
and securities fraud. Forfeiture and restitution exceeded $300 million.
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Coordinated the investigation and prosecution of individuals responsible for the failure of the third largest
thrift savings institution in Michigan.
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Devised and implemented an investigative and prosecution strategy for a large international Nigerian fraud ring
that resulted in numerous arrests and the recovery of over $1 million in stolen funds and stolen property.
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Investigated and prosecuted one of the largest Ponzi style investment schemes in Michigan history. In excess of
2000 victims lost over $11 million. Recovered $1.4 million in cash and property.
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Graduation from the 207th Session FBI National Academy.
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Responsible for investigation and prosecution of matters under the jurisdiction of the FBI including background
investigations, complex financial crimes, public corruption and violent crimes.
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Extensive experience in a variety of roles in an undercover capacity.
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Interface and assist state, local, federal and international agencies regarding investigative and administrative
matters.
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A certified FBI polygraph examiner.
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Responsible for a wide variety of investigative matters including bank fraud, mail fraud, fugitive matters,
property crimes and violent crimes.
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Tactical responsibilities including SWAT team and surveillance squad.
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Administrative responsibilities including internal audit and budget matters.
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