White House Call for Federal Fraud Team

Posted 1/9/26

On January 8, U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration intends to establish a new Department of Justice division dedicated to national fraud enforcement, according to a White House factsheet. The proposed division would centralize and coordinate federal fraud investigations and prosecutions across jurisdictions, with a focus on fraud affecting federal programs and benefits, as well as misconduct involving businesses, nonprofits, and private individuals nationwide.

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Vol 46 No. 41, October 12, 2026

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