Government Fraud

ACAMS: The latest on sanctions, enforcement actions & emerging trends

One of the most powerful agencies in the United States’ international fight against terrorism, drug trafficking, and money laundering is the U.S. Treasury’s Office of…

Tad Simons October 15, 2020

How your bank can prevent commercial lending fraud in COVID-19 relief programs

Gina Jurva of Thomson Reuters contributed to this article. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s health, economy, and even psyche has been…

Melissa D. Berry October 07, 2020

Using AI and emerging tech to battle disinformation & protect digital identities

Digital communications have put a spotlight on the prevalence of disinformation, including deep fakes, and the possibility for political upheaval that they carry. Industries turning…

Aileen Schultz September 17, 2020

U.S. federal government recovers $2.6 billion in FY 2019 from healthcare fraud

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released their annual report to Congress related to stopping healthcare…

Melissa D. Berry August 21, 2020

Unemployment insurance fraud soars during pandemic

With total jobless claims since mid-March exceeding 40 million, it is no surprise that criminals have moved quickly to exploit vulnerabilities in legacy systems in…

Melissa D. Berry June 12, 2020

Using blockchain to avoid global sanctions & how financial institutions can prevent it

Economic sanctions are an important tool used by governments and multinational bodies such as the United Nations and the European Union. These sanctions are often…

Gina Jurva June 09, 2020

As government relaxes healthcare provider requirements due to COVID-19, will fraud risk increase?

The federal government has begun relaxing its healthcare provider requirements in order to provide increased flexibility for healthcare providers and facilities during the COVID-19 public…

Melissa D. Berry May 06, 2020

2020 Government Fraud, Waste & Abuse Report: How Prepared Are We?

How confident are state and local government employees in their ability to combat fraud, waste, and abuse? To find out, Thomson Reuters surveyed 87 professionals…

Brooke Stokke April 01, 2020

The Value of Public/Private Partnerships in Preventing Fraud in Federal Government Databases

Verifying the authenticity of several million names in a government database is an enormous task. But that is exactly what one of the federal government’s…

Thomson Reuters Institute January 22, 2020

Shell Companies, Opioid-Related Crime & Unscrupulous Providers: How Medicaid Technology Can Mitigate Fraud & Abuse Risks

While states continue exploring ways to expand Medicaid coverage to eligible individuals and provide important new benefits such as addiction treatment, it’s crucial to remember…

Melissa D. Berry January 14, 2020

OIG Reports $5 Billion in Expected Investigative Recoveries for FY 2019

In its recent Semiannual Report to Congress, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Health and Human Services reported expected investigative recoveries…

Melissa D. Berry December 18, 2019

2019 Trends in Fighting Financial Crime: Thomson Reuters/ACAMS Survey Results

LAS VEGAS — Wondering what your colleagues in the financial sector are doing to battle financial crimes? Are they using artificial intelligence to spot bad actors?…

Gina Jurva October 16, 2019