Inspector General - U.S. Department of Labor

⬆️$500K in stolen pandemic UI benefits.
38 fraudulent claims.
7+ years in federal prison.

Proud of the work U.S. Department of Labor OIG, The United States Department of Justice, FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security OIG.

Vice President JD Vance is clear: “No amount of fraud is too big or too small.”

Steal from taxpayers — pay the price. 🇺🇸

Newport News woman sentenced to over seven years in prison for COVID era unemployment insurance fraud scheme Lakeia Simone Grant, aka Lakeia Shepperd, 40, of Newport News, was sentenced to over seven years in prison for COVID era unemployment insurance fraud scheme.

Vice President JD Vance’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is a government-wide crackdown on scammers & organized fraud rings.

Fraudsters looted taxpayers.
Now they’ve got a problem.

U.S. Department of Labor IG and our partners are in the foxhole — and we’re going to win this war on fraud. 🇺🇸

JD Vance Task Force's Whole-of-Government Crusade Against Fraud Continues Vice President JD Vance's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, with its whole-of-government approach, continues its efforts, and numerous agencies announced major developments in recent weeks.

Vice President JD Vance is clear: “No amount of fraud is too big or too small.”

A multi-state pandemic fraud scheme stole more than $200K in UI benefits — then cashed out at a casino.

Steal from the American people...we will find you, investigate & hold you accountable.

Fourth Illinoisan Sentenced After Cashing Out Stolen Government Money at a Dubuque Casino Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Stealing pandemic unemployment benefits while collecting a government paycheck.

Exactly why Vice President JD Vance's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud exists.

No matter title or party — if you steal from taxpayers, we will find you and hold you accountable. 🇺🇸

Aide to Democratic Rep. Danny Davis indicted for pandemic fraud A long-time aide to Democratic Rep. Danny Davis has been indicted on charges of claiming unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic, even though he was working for Congress the whole time.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, we have much to celebrate and even more to protect.

A safer, more affordable America means winning the war on fraud.

Vice President JD Vance's Task Force is using the full force of government to protect taxpayers & hold fraudsters accountable.

Detroit fraudster pleads guilty in $16 MIL scheme.

⬆️1,200 fake students
⬆️100 schools
⬆️$1MIL. fraudulent UI benefits

Theft of programs meant to help Americans.

Solid work from U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General, FBI - Detroit, U.S. Department of Labor OIG, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan and Vice President JD Vance's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.

Detroit man pleads guilty in $16 million federal student aid fraud case A Detroit man accused of leading a years-old student aid fraud scheme and embezzeling $16 million pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Pandemic fraud didn’t expire—neither should justice.

Credit to Chairman Jason Smith for leading the push to extend the statute of limitations and make sure fraudsters don’t run out the clock.

Vice President JD Vance's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is driving a coordinated, government-wide crackdown with U.S. Department of Labor OIG on the front lines.

Extend the statute of limitations.

Statute of limitations for pandemic unemployment fraud expires; bipartisan coalition seeks extension House lawmakers are calling on their Senate colleagues to follow their lead and pass a bill extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting pandemic-era unemployment fraud.

On , we recognize the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness of those who put their lives on the line to protect our communities.

Thank you for your service. We will never forget it. 🇺🇸