US justice department orders playbook refresh for frauds on government

The U.S. Justice Department has directed prosecutors to update their strategies for pursuing fraud cases against the government, aiming to recover more funds and impose harsher sentences.

This directive comes as part of a broader effort to combat fraud and abuse, which costs the government billions of dollars annually.

The new guidance encourages prosecutors to use all available tools, including civil and criminal penalties, to hold offenders accountable and deter future misconduct.