In a new article published in Law360, Principal Paul Hinton and Senior Associate Dr. Adrienna Huffman explore how recent changes implemented by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) – including returning market integrity and consumer fraud prosecutors to the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section – reflect a longer-term shift in enforcement priorities.

Prosecution data from the DOJ as well as the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) reveal a steady decline in traditional financial fraud prosecutions, while healthcare fraud, government program fraud, investor and consumer victimization, and conduct related to economic and national security have become increasingly prominent.

The article is based on Mr. Hinton and Dr. Adrienna’s recent report, Trends in White-Collar Crime 2025, and provides a robust overview of federal fraud enforcement activity and how it aligns with recent DOJ policy and organizational changes.

Key findings include:

Traditional market-focused cases have declined
DOJ policy and resources have placed increasing emphasis on government program fraud, consumer and investor harm, economic security, sanctions, and trade-related misconduct
If current trends continue, companies can anticipate ongoing scrutiny in areas aligned with the DOJ’s broader economic and national security objectives

The full article, “Data Reveals Pivot in Feds’ Financial Fraud Priorities,” is available below.

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