Department Of Justice news and trends

DOJ’s New Fraud Division Puts Data at Center of Corporate Enforcement
Legal & Regulation // September 10, 2026

The Justice Department’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division is preparing to use vast government and commercial datasets to identify suspected fraud before receiving a whistleblower complaint, agency referral or corporate disclosure, potentially changing how businesses assess and manage enforcement risk. Get the Full Story Complete...

DOJ Extradites Russian Web Developer in $15 Million Bank Account Takeover Scheme
Legal & Regulation // September 08, 2026

A Russian national who was allegedly involved in large-scale bank account takeover activity was arraignedFriday (Sept. 4) in the Northern District of Georgia after being extradited from the Republic of Georgia, the U.S. Justice Department said in a Monday (Sept. 8) press release. Get the...

DOJ Sides With OpenAI Against the NY Times in High-Stakes Copyright Case
Legal & Regulation // September 03, 2026

On the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, where artificial intelligence governance and competition will be on the agenda, the Trump administration on Tuesday (Sept. 1) jumped into one of the highest profile lawsuits over the use of copyrighted material to train...

DOJ Deploys 500 Prosecutors to Stop Fraud Against Government Programs
Fraud Prevention // August 13, 2026

The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, which was created earlier this year, will have about 500 attorneys by Aug. 24 and will continue growing after that, according to a memo released Thursday (Aug. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Interviews & Exclusives
‘Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card:’ Boies Schiller’s Dan Boyle on Crypto’s Regulatory Reset

April 23, 2025
The U.S. government’s evolving approach to crypto regulation could mark a pivotal moment for payments innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

What to Watch as the Debit Interchange Fee Battle Heats Up in 2025

December 26, 2024
Sweeping changes to debit card interchange fees — and the ways debit transactions are facilitated — may come in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Scam Factories Exploit Advanced Tech to Amplify Payments Fraud

March 13, 2024
Scam factories, where perpetrators themselves are victims of a system they help perpetuate, present a significant challenge to the integrity of global financial networks, resulting in an estimated $75 billion...

Tale of 2 Crypto Exchanges: Binance’s Money Laundering vs FTX’s Misappropriation

November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the digital asset ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
DOJ Extradites Russian Web Developer in $15 Million Bank Account Takeover Scheme

September 08, 2026
A Russian national who was allegedly involved in large-scale bank account takeover activity was arraignedFriday (Sept. 4) in the Northern District of Georgia after being extradited from the Republic of Georgia, the U.S. Justice Department said in a Monday (Sept. 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

DOJ Deploys 500 Prosecutors to Stop Fraud Against Government Programs

August 13, 2026
The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, which was created earlier this year, will have about 500 attorneys by Aug. 24 and will continue growing after that, according to...

DOJ Seizes 1,000 Domains Illegally Streaming World Cup Finals

July 20, 2026
The Justice Department has seized more than 1,000 domains illegally streaming World Cup matches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Feds Subpoena Wall Street Giants in Widening Debanking Investigation

June 10, 2026
The Justice Department has sent subpoenas to several of America’s largest banks as part of an investigation into alleged politically motivated debanking of clients, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday...