The Trump Administration announced the upcoming establishment of a new Department of Justice (DOJ) division dedicated to national fraud enforcement. This initiative aims to bolster efforts against fraud targeting federal government programs, federally funded benefits, businesses, nonprofits, and private citizens across the United States.
Division Mandate
The new division will be responsible for enforcing Federal criminal and civil laws related to fraud. Its mandate encompasses addressing fraud that impacts Federal government entities, Federally funded programs, and private citizens nationwide.
Role of the Assistant Attorney General
An Assistant Attorney General will be appointed to lead this division, with a range of specific duties including:
- Overseeing multi-district and multi-agency fraud investigations.
- Providing advice, assistance, and guidance to United States Attorneys’ Offices on fraud-related matters.
- Collaborating with Federal agencies and Department components to identify, disrupt, and dismantle organized and sophisticated fraud schemes across jurisdictions.
- Developing and setting national enforcement priorities.
- Proposing legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to address systemic vulnerabilities and prevent future abuses.
- Advising the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General on issues involving significant, high-impact fraud investigations, prosecutions, and related policy matters.