🚨PPP FRAUD TAKEDOWN: Coordinated Law Enforcement Actions Results in Arrests of Seven Men in Connection with Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loan Applications   “This case demonstrates the power of a true whole-of-government approach to deliver swift justice against fraudsters—and it should be replicated in every region across the United States,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald. “I commend the outstanding work of the @USAO_NV, the @FBI, and @LVMPD for holding these individuals accountable.”   Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/coordinat…

🚨Family Fraud: Two Utah Men were just charged with Conspiring to Defraud the IRS and the Small Business Administration The defendants allegedly put spouses and kids on fake payrolls to scam $5.5 MILLION from @IRSnews & @SBAgov programs. The Fraud Division will not allow this waste and abuse within federal government programs to continue. justice.gov/usao-or/pr/two-u…

IN CUSTODY: Said Abdullahi Ereg – the FIRST EVER arrest of a “Most Wanted Fraudsters” since the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud released our Most Wanted Fraudsters list last week. Ereg just landed in Minneapolis and was taken into custody after turning himself in. He has been wanted on federal charges since 2024.   Ereg allegedly stole over $4 million from the Federal Child Nutrition Program in Minneapolis during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-2021. He allegedly falsely claimed to have served meals to children in need, claiming fake reimbursements from the government, and then laundered the money through foreign accounts to fund a lavish lifestyle. He is charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Money Laundering.   When @VP Vance led the way for the Most Wanted Fraudsters list through the @WhiteHouse @WHFraudTF – this was exactly the righteous goal the Task Force had in mind – to bring to justice all those who have stolen money from hardworking American taxpayers. This historic result is only the beginning - and let it be a message to any fraudster who takes advantage of America, this team will find you. @DAGToddBlanche @FBIMinneapolis

Today, Jason Noah Feinman, of Calabasas, California was sentenced to 27 months in prison for evading taxes on MORE THAN $4 MILLION in income and operating an illegal offshore gambling business. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald and @USAttyEssayli made the announcement and @IRS_CI and @HSI investigated this case. This Department of Justice is committed to stopping fraudsters in California and across the country. Full story: justice.gov/opa/pr/californi…

These Florida fraudsters allegedly submitted more than $5 MILLION in fraudulent Medicare claims. They are now charged and if convicted, they will face years in prison. justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/two…

🚨Hawaii Man Sentenced After Stealing Tens of Thousands from Taxpayer-Funded FEMA The Fraud Division remains committed to rooting out fraud in all 50 U.S. states. justice.gov/usao-hi/pr/man-s…

Thanks to the joint effort between @USAO_NM, @USAO_SDTX, @USFWS, @IRS_CI, and New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, these fraudsters can no longer steal taxpayer money.

A federal jury in the District of Colorado convicted four individuals today of conspiracy to defraud the United States for their operation of an abusive trust tax evasion scheme that caused approximately $40 MILLION in losses to the United States. “The defendants orchestrated an abusive trust tax scheme designed to help clients evade their tax obligations through a web of sham trusts, false representations, and fraudulent transactions,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald. “Tax fraud schemes undermine the integrity of our tax system and deprive the government of resources, shifting the burden to honest Americans who follow the law. Today’s trial convictions underscore the Fraud Division’s commitment to holding accountable those who promote and profit from abusive tax shelters and other fraud schemes.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/four-abus…

Great work by @SDOHnews and the Homeland Security Task Force!

Last week, the Fraud Division continued to combat rampant fraud on American taxpayers. ✅Held first-ever Fraud Division-State Partnership Roundtable in Ohio to investigate and prosecute fraud ✅Brought federal and state charges in Ohio against fraudsters for over $42 million in fraud ✅Announced record number of trial convictions by Health Care Fraud Unit ✅Revitalized Northern District of New York Health Care Fraud Task Force ✅Announced postings to hire new supervisors and attorneys to fight fraud

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: I have been doing Medicaid investigations and prosecutions for almost 16 years, and "I have NEVER had the level of interest and support from the federal government, under any administration, that you're witnessing here today."

In addition to the fraud enforcement actions announced yesterday, the Fraud Division hosted its inaugural Fraud Division–State Partnership Roundtable in Ohio. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald signed an MOU with Ohio Secretary of State @FrankLaRose to streamline data sharing. These discussions and actions demonstrate how state and federal partners can work together to strengthen fraud detection, share information, and accelerate enforcement efforts nationwide.

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald joined @FoxandFriends this morning to discuss the new @FBIMostWanted Fraudsters list that was announced in Ohio yesterday. Americans and people around the world can now see these fraudsters faces, so they can no longer hide in the dark.

As Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche announced today alongside members of the @WHFraudTF, Ohio is leading the charge in the fight against fraud, and some states should take notice. The fraud crisis in this country has crippled taxpayer-funded programs and robbed the American purse for too long. Under @POTUS and @VP's leadership, the days of the brazen theft on taxpayer dollars are over. Read more about the Federal–State Partnership in Ohio to Prosecute Fraud: justice.gov/opa/pr/fraud-div…