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DOJ Fraud Division Announces New Corporate Enforcement Priorities
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division has issued Directive 26-12 to expand and clarify its corporate enforcement priorities, focusing on aggressive investigation and prosecution of healthcare, government, tax, and trade fraud while avoiding overbroad enforcement that could disrupt legitimate business operations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Regtech, and 3 sources have reported it between 5 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.
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You must adjust your compliance and legal strategies to meet tougher DOJ scrutiny in healthcare, government, tax, and trade-related fraud. The new enforcement division splits serious malfeasance from routine business conduct, signalling sharper risk management is essential to avoid costly investigations.
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3 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026
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