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Since inception of CARES Act, DOJ’s Fraud Section prosecuted over 150 defendants in over 95 criminal cases. Fraud Section has also seized over $75 million in cash along with numerous luxury items and real estate properties purchased with fraudulently obtained PPP proceeds.
The DoJ settled two False Claims Act cases related to cybersecurity deficiencies or misrepresentations, and more are expected. The FCA imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud governmental programs by improperly receiving payments or avoiding payments.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced late last year that it would utilize the False Claims Act, the U.S. government’s primary civil tool to…
According to news reports, the U.S. Department of Justice has hired Glenn Leon, former compliance chief at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., to lead the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, signaling DOJ continued emphasis on the need for effective corporate compliance programs.