What types of fraud are the men accused of committing?The SEC and Tyco International have indicted the former executives on charges of civil fraud and theft. They are accused of giving themselves interest-free or low interest loans for personal purchases of property, jewelry, and other frivolities. According to the SEC, these loans were never approved or repaid.Kozlowski and Schwartz are also accused of issuing bonuses to themselves and other employees without approval of Tyco�s board of directors. It is alleged that these bonuses acted as de facto loan forgiveness for employees who had borrowed company money or were used to buy the silence of those who suspected the former CEO and CFO of fraud. According to Tyco, the individuals who received loan forgiveness were not aware that they were participating in anything illegal; they were told the program had the board�s approval. Tyco and the SEC say it did not.Kozlowski, Schwartz, and Belnick are also being indicted on charges of selling their company stock without telling investors, despite their obligation to do so under SEC rules. In sum, the three are accused of stealing $600 million dollars from Tyco International.