DOJ Fraud Division Directive 26-12: Implications for Corporate Fraud Enforcement

On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued Directive 26-12, titled “Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud.” It directs prosecutors in the National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) to pursue healthcare, government, tax, and trade fraud using an “all-tools approach.” The directive also reminds prosecutors to give credit to companies that disclose misconduct, cooperate, and remediate.