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Miller Johnson says it published an alert on DOJ corporate fraud priorities
Miller Johnson said it published an alert on an October 1, 2026, Justice Department memorandum creating a division devoted to fraud and setting corporate fraud enforcement priorities. The firm said the department moved about 500 attorneys and staff to the new Fraud Division and created a National Fraud Detection Center that uses data analytics.
Key points
- Miller Johnson said prosecutors will consider executive knowledge or involvement and efforts to conceal fraud.Miller Johnson
- The firm said the factors include schemes lasting three years or spanning three federal districts.Miller Johnson
- Miller Johnson said the memorandum identifies 25 victims or $25 million in losses among relevant thresholds.Miller Johnson
- The firm said healthcare, financial markets, government contracts, tax and tariff matters are priority areas.Miller Johnson