Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a major federal crackdown on fraud, revealing that thousands of cases are under investigation involving taxpayer-funded programs with more than $1 trillion potentially at risk each year.
Speaking at his first press conference since stepping into the role, Blanche said the Department of Justice is currently handling over 8,000 fraud-related cases, ranging from healthcare scams to pandemic relief abuse.
He highlighted recent prosecutions, including hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent claims tied to programs like the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, but emphasized that these cases represent only a small portion of the broader problem.
To address the scale of the issue, the Department of Justice is creating a National Fraud Enforcement Division, aimed at centralizing efforts to investigate and prosecute complex fraud schemes across the country.
Blanche said the initiative will work closely with a White House-led task force overseen by Vice President JD Vance, coordinating efforts across multiple federal agencies.
The administration has already taken action in certain states, including pulling federal funds tied to suspected fraud cases, while signaling that additional states could face similar scrutiny.
Blanche warned that individuals exploiting government programs should expect aggressive enforcement, describing fraud against public systems as both a financial and public trust issue.
His appointment follows President Donald Trump replacing former Attorney General Pam Bondi, though Blanche declined to elaborate on the reasons behind the leadership change.
With expanded enforcement tools and a coordinated federal response, the administration is positioning the crackdown as a central part of its broader effort to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending.
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