Whistleblowers Can Reverse the Decline in Defense FCA Cases
Each year in Fraud by the Numbers, we have lamented the historic decline in defense contracting False Claims Act (FCA) cases.
SEC Individual Charges
This installment of the Fraud by the Numbers series, we turn to the latest U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) statistics on enforcement actions against individuals
State-Level Crypto Fraud Enforcement
Cryptocurrency-related fraud remains big business, with the FBI reporting $9.3 billion in cryptocurrency fraud losses in 2024, a 66% increase from 2023.
Kickbacks: A New Enforcement Priority in Medicare Advantage
This post is a combination of two oft-covered topics: kickbacks and the Medicare Advantage program.
Busting Modern-Day Trusts with the Help of Whistleblowers
Teddy Roosevelt is known as the youngest person to be sworn in as President of the United States when he assumed office after President McKinley was assassinated.
COVID-19 Fraud: Five Years In, Five More to Go
The CARES Act was designed to prevent economic collapse during the pandemic lockdowns.
State False Claims Act
This installment of the Fraud by the Numbers series, we turn to the State False Claims Act (FCA) statutes.
Four State Medicaid Fraud Statutes Provide Whistleblowers with Additional Remedies and Protections
When a whistleblower uncovers Medicaid fraud, federal and state False Claims Act statutes can remedy the fraud and protect whistleblowers.
Recent Ninth Circuit Decision Empowers Whistleblowers to Pursue Customs Fraud Cases in Districts with Some of the Busiest Ports
The United States is the world’s largest importer, bringing in an estimated $2.49 trillion worth of goods and services in 2024, following $3.85 trillion in 2023.
DOJ Trendlines
In 2024, more whistleblowers came forward to report fraud than ever before.
