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The Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains an ongoing, multi-faceted investigation into COVID-19-related misconduct through its COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force, established in May 2021.
As of January 2026, the investigation focuses on several key areas:
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Pandemic Relief Program Fraud
This is the largest component of the DOJ’s efforts, targeting the theft of federal funds:
Scale of Enforcement: The DOJ has charged over 3,500 defendants and seized or forfeited more than $1.4 billion in stolen funds.
Key Targets:
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) & EIDL: Investigations into businesses and individuals who submitted fraudulent loan applications.
Unemployment Insurance (UI): Probes into organized criminal groups and individuals using stolen identities to claim benefits.
Healthcare Fraud: Prosecutions for fraudulent billing of tests, treatments, and services never rendered.
Major Cases: A notable success includes the conviction of the ringleader behind a $250 million scheme that defrauded the Federal Child Nutrition Program in Minnesota.
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High-Profile Official Investigations
Andrew Cuomo: The DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding his testimony to Congress. Investigators are examining whether he made false statements about his administration's handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic.
EcoHealth Alliance: Federal authorities are investigating the activities of EcoHealth Alliance, particularly its use of taxpayer funds for research in Wuhan, China, and its compliance with federal grant terms.
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Origins of COVID-19
While primarily a Congressional focus, the DOJ remains involved in investigations related to the lab leak theory and potential high-level corruption or negligence in the public health system.
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International & Organized Crime
The DOJ is tracking international criminal organizations, including those based in Russia, China, and Nigeria, that reportedly stole tens of billions of dollars in U.S. relief funds.
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