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DOJ Fraud Division Issues Directive on Corporate Enforcement Strategy

Published

5 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Regtech

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Department of Justice's Fraud Division issued Directive 26-12 establishing an aggressive corporate enforcement strategy targeting fraud in health care, government, tax, and trade sectors, creating a new Corporate Enforcement Section to lead investigations and enforce consistent policies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Regtech, and 3 sources have reported it between 5 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must factor in the DOJ’s stronger grip on corporate fraud, especially in health care and government contracts. Legal risk is rising sharply, so tighten your compliance and consider whistleblower protections as a strategic priority.

◆ Coverage

3 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026

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