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DOJ and HHS Open a Six-Month Window for Health Care Companies to Self-Disclose False Claims Act Problems

DOJ and HHS opened a six-month window, through April 22, 2027, for health care companies to self-disclose potential False Claims Act violations at a 1.25–1.6x repayment.

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Los Angeles Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026: What Medical Professionals Should Do Now

DOJ charged 15 defendants, including six medical professionals, in a Los Angeles health care fraud takedown. What providers should do if agents or a target letter arrive.

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DOJ Launches Fraud Tip Rewards Pilot Program: What It Means for Health Care, Day Care and Benefits Investigations

Vikas Bajaj, Attorney at Law · Last reviewed: October 31, 2026 Quick answer: The DOJ’s Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, […]

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The Ilhan Omar Search Warrant: What a Federal Search of a Sitting Member of Congress Means

Early Monday, October 12, 2026, agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) searched the Washington, D.C., residence of Rep. Ilhan Omar […]

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Contacted in a Federal Tax Fraud Investigation? What to Know

The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, together with IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), announced the Department’s first-ever National Tax Enforcement […]

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“All About the CLIA”: What the $100M COVID-Test Fraud Indictment Means for Health Care Executives

A Maryland grand jury charged a lab CEO over $100M in COVID-19 test claims. How CLIA filings, billing codes and texts became the federal case.

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After Charging: False Claims of Citizenship and Non-Citizen Voting in Federal Court

DOJ charged 10 lawful permanent residents with Minnesota voter fraud under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1015(f) and 611. What those statutes usually mean after indictment.

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DOJ’s Fraud Priority Is Clear: National Fraud Detection Center Puts Cross-Program Schemes in the Crosshairs

Vikas Bajaj, Attorney at Law · Last reviewed: November 1, 2026 Federal fraud enforcement is not waiting for the next […]

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Acting U.S. Attorneys and the FVRA After Jackson

SCOTUS petition in United States v. Jackson tests FVRA limits on acting U.S. Attorneys—and why charging authority matters in federal criminal defense.

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What Makes Federal Criminal Defense More Complex than State Defense?

When someone is charged with a crime, one of the first distinctions that matters is whether the case falls under state or federal jurisdiction. While both systems involve criminal prosecution, federal criminal cases are often far more complicated, carrying higher stakes and stricter procedures.