The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released data that shows 2025 set a record for fraud settlements and judgments achieved through enforcement of the False Claims Act, with authorities saying healthcare remains a “key enforcement” target.
According to the DOJ’s announcement, fraudsters paid out $6.8 billion last year, including reimbursement for damages and punitive awards to both the government and whistleblowers who exposed malfeasance.
The figures, which cut off on September 30, 2025, reveal that 1,297 qui tam lawsuits were brought by plaintiffs last year under the False Claims Act, most of whom are former employees of companies and organizations later found to be potentially in violation of federal regulations
That’s the highest number ever, the DOJ added. The agency also said it opened 401 investigations of its own, a number of which are still pending.
Notably, many DOJ cases are settled out of court, meaning that although companies pay out damages, they are not legally required to admit to wrongdoing.
“The achievements announced today reflect exemplary work by the Department’s dedicated employees to investigate and litigate cases involving fraud against the government and to ensure that America’s taxpayer dollars are used for their intended purpose,” Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, Brett A. Shumate, said in a statement. “The False Claims Act and its whistleblower provisions are crucial tools for ensuring that public funds are...
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