DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division Unveils $340 Million in Fraud Actions in One Week
The U.S. Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division has announced a series of enforcement actions totaling over $340 million in taxpayer fraud within a single week. The actions include arrests and indictments across various states for schemes involving COVID-19 relief fraud, health care fraud, and disability theft. Notable cases include a $1.6 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, a $33 million health care fraud involving compounded medications, and a $51 million Medicare fraud scheme. The DOJ also announced a $300 million Special Attorneys Grant Program to enhance the prosecution of fraud, drug trafficking, and other crimes, aiming to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capacities. 
