On January 8, 2026, the White House announced that the Department of Justice will create a new division dedicated to national fraud enforcement. The division will investigate and prosecute fraud targeting federal programs, federally funded benefits, businesses, nonprofits, and private citizens. Its head, an Assistant Attorney General, will oversee multi‑district investigations, advise U.S. Attorneys, coordinate with federal agencies, set enforcement priorities, and recommend legislative reforms. The announcement comes after the DOJ’s active investigations in Minnesota, where it has charged 98 defendants, conducted 1,750 subpoenas, 130 search warrants, and 1,000 witness interviews. The new division will expand these efforts nationwide. It will work closely with agencies such as Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and the Small Business Administration to identify and dismantle fraud schemes.
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