Newly launched DOJ fraud division stops $340M in schemes during first week, agency says

The US Department of Justice's newly launched National Fraud Enforcement Division has achieved significant results in its first week, stopping fraud schemes totaling over $340 million. The division, launched on April 7, targets fraud involving government programs such as healthcare and COVID-19 relief. Cases span multiple states and involve various schemes, including large-scale operations and smaller individual scams. A notable case is the sentencing of a 65-year-old Minneapolis man involved in a $250 million fraud scheme tied to a child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. The division aims to centralize fraud investigations and increase coordination across agencies. It is expected to expand its efforts in the coming months as investigations continue nationwide.