Agency cites fraud convictions tied to E-Rate funding for schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suspended seven convicted criminals from participating in Universal Service Fund (USF)…
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Treasury Proposes Rules for CDFI Fund Eligibility and Compliance
Proposed changes address benefit eligibility standards and anti-discrimination requirements for certified institutions The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced plans to issue proposed rules concerning how certain Community…
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Federal Grand Jury Charges Nonprofit for Fraud, Money Laundering
Acting Attorney General Blanche and FBI Director Patel announced the indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center. The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury in Montgomery,…
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Anti-Fraud Task Force Uncovers Billions in Potentially Fraudulent Government Contracts
Letters have been sent to hundreds of businesses with 30-day deadlines for evidence of legitimacy. Vice President JD Vance is heading the administration’s anti-fraud task force, which recently…
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President Trump Dubs VP “Fraud Czar” as Justice Department Creates New Division
Deputy Attorney General Blanche says there is “no fraud too small, no fraud too large” for the fraud division. President Donald Trump formally named Vice President JD Vance…
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FCC Proposes Updated Numbering Policies to Prevent Illegal Robocalls
The agency is focused on how scammers are obtaining phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the commission will be expanding certification and…
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DOJ Pursues Revocation of Citizenship for Naturalized Criminals and Fraudsters
Officials cite concealed crimes and alleged misrepresentation in court-approved revocations and pending complaints. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two naturalized citizens had their citizenship revoked…
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Treasury Launches AI Innovation Series for Financial System Oversight
The initiative brings regulators and industry together to examine artificial intelligence in financial services. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and the Treasury Department’s Artificial Intelligence Transformation Office…
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Treasury Secretary Takes More Steps to Address Fraud Against Federal Healthcare Programs
FinCEN also issued an advisory for financial institutions after launching a whistleblower website. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that financial institutions are being encouraged to alert Financial Crimes…
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House Committee Considers Bills to Amend Immigration and Nationality Act
Aliens convicted of defrauding the government or illegally receiving public benefits would be deportable. The House Rules Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, considered legislation…
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