An assistant attorney general stated, “If you defraud federal programs, we have the tools and the law enforcement partners to find you.”
The Department of Justice announced the formation of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC), an interagency collaboration to address and prevent fraud. The department highlighted the previous “lack of cross-program visibility” when it came to the issue of fraud in the U.S. The new program brings together state and federal agencies as members of the NFDC, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and the Small Business Administration. The Secretaries of State and State Treasurers in Mississippi, Ohio, and South Carolina were also listed, among others.
Acting Assistant Director Amanda Riedel of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and Acting Chief Cody Matthew Herche of the Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section will head the new center.
“The creation of the NFDC marks a decisive shift in how the federal government detects and investigates complex fraud,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division. “By breaking down institutional silos, embedding analysts from across the IG community, and leveraging shared technology, the NFDC is actively closing the window of opportunity for bad actors who seek to exploit taxpayer dollars.“
He added, “If you defraud federal programs, we have the tools and the law enforcement partners to find you.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Acting Assistant Director Riedel and Acting Chief Herche as they head the NFDC efforts to prevent fraud.
- For Attorney General Blanche as he manages the Department of Justice and oversees the NFDC.
- For federal and state officials involved in the establishment and running of the NFDC.
Sources: Department of Justice
