White Collar & Investigations
Fraud prosecution, corporate investigations, sanctions enforcement, FCPA, money laundering, and government accountability
DOJ's Fraud Division Unveils Expanded Enforcement Priorities
The DOJ Fraud Division issued a new memorandum expanding fraud enforcement focus, urging legal teams to update compliance strategies.
Ex-San Diego Border Officer Gets 9 Years for Sinaloa Cartel Smuggling
A former San Diego border officer was sentenced to 9 years in prison for aiding fentanyl and cocaine smuggling tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting federal anti-corruption efforts.
$1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Canceled, Trump-DOJ Settlement Holds
Acting AG rescinds $1.8B fund from Trump-IRS lawsuit settlement; audit immunity remains amid political and legal debate.
San Diego Money Service Owner Faces Federal Charges for Laundering, Murder Plot
A San Diego money service business owner faces federal charges for money laundering and a murder-for-hire plot, highlighting compliance risks for legal teams.
Top Indonesian Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Resigns Amid $275M Corruption Probe
Febrie Adriansyah resigns after police find gold bars and $20M cash linked to state-owned enterprises corruption case in Indonesia.
Sinaloa Cartel Leader Faces U.S. Federal Narcoterrorism Charges
Carlos Paez Pereda, a Sinaloa Cartel leader, was federally charged with narcoterrorism and major drug trafficking offenses in 2026.
DOJ Charges 455 in $6.5B Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
DOJ's 2026 health care fraud takedown charges 455 defendants in $6.5B Medicaid schemes, marking unprecedented federal and state enforcement.
FBI Arrests Brooklyn Lawyer Tied to Mayor Adams in Bribery Case
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, arrested on federal bribery charges involving migrant shelter contracts.
Peter Murrell Sentenced to 5 Years for Embezzling SNP Funds
Peter Murrell, ex-SNP chief executive, sentenced to over five years for embezzling £300,000 in party funds; legal restitution set for September.
Five Charged for Foiled Explosive Drone Plot Near White House UFC Event
Five men arrested for plotting drone and firearm attacks at the UFC Freedom 250 near the White House on June 14, 2026, highlighting key federal counterterrorism efforts.
Trump Pardons Ex-Rep Stephen Buyer for Insider Trading Conviction
On June 5, 2026, President Trump pardoned ex-Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted of insider trading related to T-Mobile's merger.
Federal Judge Orders Detention of Ex-CIA Officer in $40M Gold Fraud Case
Ex-CIA official David J. Rush detained for $40M gold fraud and fraudulently claiming military leave pay, highlighting compliance risks in national security cases.
John Bolton to Plead Guilty to Classified Documents Charge
Former Trump adviser John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified documents, with a fine over $2M, in a key national security case.
Democratic AGs Boycott Vance’s Fraud Roundtable Over Last-Minute Invites
Democratic attorneys general declined Vice President JD Vance’s fraud roundtable due to late invitations, highlighting partisan tensions in enforcement efforts.
Feds Charge 15 in $90M Minnesota Medicaid, Social Services Fraud Schemes
Federal authorities charged 15 in Minnesota with defrauding Medicaid and other programs of $90M, marking the largest autism fraud case in DOJ history. DOJ expands enforcement staff.