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A Las Vegas man was sentenced today to prison in $5M Tax Refund Fraud Scheme: justice.gov/opa/pr/las-vegas…
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OH SNAP!
.@AGToddBlanche: On September 1, we began a surge against SNAP fraud — and in seven weeks, we’ve uncovered $42M in SNAP fraud, or enough to feed 220,000 Americans for an entire month.
Michigan Woman Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Conspiracy: Caused Tax Loss of Approximately $1.7 MILLION Over More Than A Decade
🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/michigan-…
“The human cost of these fraud schemes is measured not in spreadsheets, but in the panic of a mother whose card is declined and the hunger her children endure because someone hijacked their benefits,” said @AAGMcDonald. “These schemes inflict real harm on real American families, and they erode the trust taxpayers place in programs designed to keep Americans fed. That is why the Fraud Division is acting with urgency, not just to prosecute fraud, but to protect the people who depend on these lifelines.”
.@DOJFraudDiv, @USDA, and USDA OIG Uncover Nearly $42M in SNAP Benefit Fraud in Nationwide Enforcement Surge Involving Suspected Illegal Aliens: 13 U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Utah Attorney General’s Office join federal partners in actions against more than 40 alleged fraudsters
“These schemes siphoned millions from taxpayers and robbed struggling Americans of the benefits they depend on so fraudsters could use them for their own selfish purposes,” said @AGToddBlanche. “Through our partnership with the Department of Agriculture, this nationwide surge exposed and disrupted criminal networks that targeted vulnerable American families. The Department of Justice will continue working to root out fraud in every federal agency and program.”
Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/dojs-frau…
ALT DOJ’s Fraud Division, Department of Agriculture, and USDA OIG Uncover Nearly $42M in SNAP Benefit Fraud in Nationwide Enforcement Surge Involving Suspected Illegal Aliens
ALT DOJ’s Fraud Division, Department of Agriculture, and USDA OIG Uncover Nearly $42M in SNAP Benefit Fraud in Nationwide Enforcement Surge Involving Suspected Illegal Aliens
.@AAGMcDonald: "These cases and allegations reveal the scope of deception, greed, and human exploitation permeating SNAP fraud schemes. These are not paperwork crimes. The tools of justice must be, and are, fully activated to protect the innocent, provide for our most vulnerable, punish the wrongdoer, and restore the public’s confidence that those who engage in fraud will indeed be brought to justice."
.@AAGMcDonald in Ohio with @VP on SNAP Fraud: "There is no more noble or compassionate taxpayer-funded program than those provided by @USDA: food for hungry children and relief for moms and dads struggling to put dinner on the table tonight. If ever a fraudster might say, 'Those dollars do too much good. They protect too many vulnerable kids and parents. These dollars are too noble for me to take,' it would be SNAP. But there is no program too noble for a fraudster. They will take whatever they can, no matter the financial cost or the human toll."
.@AAGMcDonald in Ohio with @VP on SNAP Fraud: "There is no more noble or compassionate taxpayer-funded program than those provided by @USDA: food for hungry children and relief for moms and dads struggling to put dinner on the table tonight. If ever a fraudster might say, 'Those dollars do too much good. They protect too many vulnerable kids and parents. These dollars are too noble for me to take,' it would be SNAP. But there is no program too noble for a fraudster. They will take whatever they can, no matter the financial cost or the human toll."
Maryland Man Convicted of $18.7M Medicare Fraud for Respiratory Testing Scheme Targeting Nursing Homes
🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/maryland-…
“The Fraud Division was built to strike at the heart of fraud schemes, dismantling them and bringing criminals to justice faster than ever before,” said @AAGMcDonald. “The creation of the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) is exactly the kind of new and innovative tool we are bringing to the fight against fraud. This groundbreaking program will enlist the public as part of the fraud-fighting apparatus and reward them quickly for helping the country in the war on fraud.”
Justice Department Announces Innovative Whistleblower Rewards Program to Combat Fraud
Tipsters Eligible for up to $30,000 in Fast-Track Payments
“Protecting the American people from fraud remains a top priority for the Department of Justice,” said @AGToddBlanche. “The Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) offers everyone the opportunity to be part of the solution, help expose fraud, and be rewarded quickly for their efforts. I urge all Americans to use this program and play an active role in bringing fraudsters to justice.”
🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
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Report fraud, waste, and abuse to the federal government 📲 America.gov/fraud
Illinois Laboratory Owner Charged in $66M COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme
“This defendant allegedly exploited a global crisis for personal gain, fabricating hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 tests – then billing the taxpayer for it,” said @AAGMcDonald. “Every dollar taken from a federal health care program is a dollar taken from the American people. The Fraud Division will find those who steal from taxpayers, and we will prosecute them.”
🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/illinois-…
ALT Illinois Laboratory Owner Charged in $66M COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme
A former employee of a subcontractor allegedly obtained more than $4.6 MILLION in Covid-era unemployment insurance benefits for herself and HUNDREDS of others.
The pandemic may be over, but our pursuit of justice is not. We will continue exposing fraud, holding criminals accountable, and fighting to protect the American people.
justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/for…
While working full time as a United States Postal Service employee, Dominique Stanberry, submitted a fraudulent online application for a Paycheck Protection Program loan.
The problem? She falsely claimed she was self-employed with a business that lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She received $20,833 in PPP loans that she was in no way entitled to.
If you steal from the American people, YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
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TOP 35 (PLUS ONE) WEEKLY FRAUD ANNOUNCEMENTS
(October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026)
1. Hundreds of federal and state officials sign @VP's pledge to hold fraudsters accountable.
2. National tax-fraud surge by @DOJFraudDiv and partners announced cases and actions reaching more than $490M in tax fraud.
3. CEO sentenced to 19 years for orchestrating $1B Medicare telemedicine fraud; platform generated fake doctors’ orders and prescriptions.
4. Investment-firm founder pleaded guilty to $500M fraud scheme targeting lenders and investors.
5. Four defendants indicted for promoting an illegal tax shelter hiding $1.5B in income; estimated $200M tax loss.
6. Three Mexican citizens charged in $74M IRS refund scheme using ITINs and stolen identities; over 16,000 Treasury checks cashed in scheme.
7. Two charged in $21M false‑trust tax‑refund conspiracy; fraudulent returns and fabricated support documents.
8. Defendant indicted for scheme involving $6.9M in false COVID‑era tax credits.
9. North Korean IT-worker scheme charged; alleged fraud and identity theft hit 70+ companies.
10. Serial bank fraudster sentenced to more than 16 years for repeated fraud schemes.
11. Former private‑equity fund CEO sentenced to nearly 3 years for misusing investor funds in a multi‑year fraud.
12. Pastor indicted in $13M wire‑fraud and money‑laundering scheme.
13. Father and son plead guilty in $9M invoice‑fraud conspiracy using shell entities.
14. Defendant pleads guilty to laundering proceeds from a $6M Medicare‑fraud scheme.
15. Staffing‑business owner and son indicted for employment‑tax and wire‑fraud schemes involving manipulated payroll filings.
16. Defendant indicted for >$1M in false COVID‑relief tax‑credit filings using fabricated quarterly returns.
17. Three arrested attempting to steal >$2M in Treasury checks.
18. Former Massachusetts state official charged with SNAP‑benefit fraud using alleged false statements to obtain payments.
19. One of @FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters returned to U.S. to face food‑stamp‑fraud charges after fleeing abroad.
20. Dominican illegal alien charged with healthcare benefit fraud and aggravated identity theft.
21. Defendant sentenced to 24 months for pandemic‑unemployment and tax‑fraud conduct while earning millions off unlicensed contracting.
22. Defendant pleads guilty to pandemic‑relief program fraud totaling >$250k; false applications to obtain federal benefits.
23. Two defendants plead guilty in unemployment‑benefits fraud conspiracy; >$900k withdrawn using stolen identities.
24. Former postal employee sentenced to 20 months for fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits while employed by USPS.
25. Florida defendant sentenced to 36 months for tax‑refund fraud in $4.2M scheme.
26. Texas tax preparer sentenced to 14 months for false‑return scheme resulting in at least $250k in loss.
27. Tennessee tax preparer pleads guilty in scheme involving false returns causing $4.1M in loss.
28. Jury trial conviction of Phoenix tax preparer for willfully filing false returns; conspiracy sought more than $21M in fraudulent refunds.
29. Texas return preparer pleads guilty to conspiracy to defraud that sought more than $35M in fraudulent refunds.
30. Indian national pleads guilty in elderly‑victim fraud conducted from prison; defendant admitted he participated in the scheme while serving a federal sentence for a previous mail fraud conviction involving elderly victims.
31. Jury convicts defendant on 30 counts of money‑laundering and wire‑fraud offenses in a large‑scale fraud scheme.
32. Denver defendant sentenced to 30 months after obtaining $1.2M in emergency PPP loans based on false representations made to six different banks.
33. Bronx defendant sentenced to 54 months in bank‑fraud conspiracy and identity‑theft scheme.
34. Jamaican national sentenced to 72 months for role in nationwide fraud scheme that fraudulently obtained $3.4 million from 28 victims; deportation to follow prison term.
35. Floridian sentenced to 51 months and ordered to pay $2.8M restitution in investment‑fraud money‑laundering case.
36. Federal inmate convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud from inside prison; victims defrauded of about $1.4M.
BREAKING: @USAO_PR announces the creation of the Puerto Rico Interagency Fraud Enforcement Task Force.
This task force brings agencies and partners together to strengthen efforts to identify, investigate, and prosecute fraud against government programs and American taxpayers.
The Department of Justice will continue using every tool available to combat fraud and hold these fraudsters accountable.
Learn more about this announcement here⬇️ justice.gov/usao-pr/pr/us-at…
The owner of Tacoma grocery store fled to India after being indicted for food stamp fraud but has now been brought back to the U.S. to face the necessary consequences.
The owner pocketed at least $600,000 in SNAP benefits for food items that were never sold.
Those who commit fraud cannot escape accountability by running from their actions. This case is proof of that.
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.@AAGMcDonald on @NEWSMAX: "The Fraud pledge that he sent in motion today, that I was honored to sign along with dozens of other state and federal partners because it is a set of common sense that any good public servant would sign and get behind to protect the public."
I am proud to sign @VP Vance's pledge and join @POTUS and the @WHFraudTF in the fight against fraud.
This is a fight we cannot lose. The wealth of America is being pillaged by sophisticated criminal actors who view our tax dollars as the easiest dollars to steal.
There is no program too noble for a fraudster and no program too compassionate. Fraudsters will take from our elderly, our sick, our children, our hungry -- no matter the financial cost or the human toll.
At the National Fraud Enforcement Division (@DOJFraudDiv), we are resolved to do everything in our power to defeat fraud and protect the financial integrity of the United States. We are honored to sign @VP's pledge and call on all public servants across the country to do the same.
Staffing Business Owner and Son Indicted for Employment Tax and Wire Fraud Schemes
justice.gov/opa/pr/staffing-…
National Fraud Enforcement Division and @HHSGov Announce Self-Disclosure Protocol for Criminal Health Care Fraud
“Companies that discover fraud within their own operations should not have to navigate a maze of agencies before reporting it,” said @AAGMcDonald. “Today, together with our partners at HHS-OIG, we are eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic barriers that have caused confusion about whether companies must make multiple disclosures of potentially criminal conduct. There is now one clear point of contact: DOJ’s Fraud Division. If a company comes forward, cooperates fully, and remedies the misconduct, the benefits are clear and predictable. If a company conceals what it knows, it should expect a very different conversation.”
🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/national-…
ALT Today, together with our partners at HHS-OIG, we are eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic barriers that have caused confusion about whether companies must make multiple disclosures of potentially criminal conduct.