<![CDATA[covid 19 task force - Conaway & Strickler]]> https://www.conawayandstrickler.com/blog/tags/covid-19-task-force/ Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:23 GMT en-us <![CDATA[What are the current DOJ priorities?]]> https://www.conawayandstrickler.com/blog/what-are-the-current-doj-priorities/ https://www.conawayandstrickler.com/blog/what-are-the-current-doj-priorities/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:03:29 GMT Attorney General Merrick Garland made recent comments about what he considered to be the Department of Justice’s top priorities for 2022. Since taking office in March 2021, Garland has tried to combat crime in a tumultuous time. He has been criticized for his handling of January 6 investigation and has stated it’s the most urgent…

]]> Attorney General Merrick Garland made recent comments about what he considered to be the Department of Justice’s top priorities for 2022. Since taking office in March 2021, Garland has tried to combat crime in a tumultuous time. He has been criticized for his handling of January 6 investigation and has stated it’s the most urgent probe in history.

With all of this going on, the US Attorney’s office increased its prosecutions of individuals of white collar crimes in the year 2021. White collar charges like fraud, theft, corruption, bribery, environmental crime, tax fraud, health care fraud, procurement fraud, money laundering, PPP loan fraud, etc will continue to get more attention from the Department of Justice.

What does this mean? It means that investigations of any sort need to be taken seriously and that you should contact a lawyer immediately if any wrongdoing is alleged.

Conaway & Strickler, PC has a long history of handling fraud cases of all varieties and is well equipped at fighting the DOJ in their overzealous prosecutions. Please feel free to contact us so that we can help you avoid future headaches.

]]> <![CDATA[Covid-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force established]]> https://www.conawayandstrickler.com/blog/covid-19-fraud-enforcement-task-force-established/ https://www.conawayandstrickler.com/blog/covid-19-fraud-enforcement-task-force-established/ Wed, 26 May 2021 17:02:25 GMT The Department of Justice just announced that U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland created COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to enhance enforcement efforts against COVID-19 related fraud. Cases have included: Offers to purchase COVID-19 vaccination cards Requiring payment for testing or vaccines. PPP loan fraud EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loans) fraud Unemployment fraud – weekly…

]]> The Department of Justice just announced that U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland created COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to enhance enforcement efforts against COVID-19 related fraud.

Cases have included:

  • Offers to purchase COVID-19 vaccination cards
  • Requiring payment for testing or vaccines.
  • PPP loan fraud
  • EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loans) fraud
  • Unemployment fraud – weekly federal unemployment benefits worth $600 a week. The Justice Department has charged more than 140 people so far for fraud related to the program.
  • Identity Fraud – used stolen identities to try to file for benefits illegally
  • Purchase and resale of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to hospitals and retailers at a significant profit

“The Department of Justice will use every available federal tool—including criminal, civil, and administrative actions—to combat and prevent COVID-19 related fraud. We look forward to working with our federal government colleagues to bring to justice those who seek to profit unlawfully from the pandemic,” wrote Attorney General Garland in a memo announcing the Task Force.

Conaway & Strickler, PC has handled each type of case delineated above. It is crucial to reach out to us early on in one of these type of investigations. With a task force created, the DOJ and related ent

]]>