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Posted on 07/14/2026 11:31:12 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video features a press briefing in Chicago where Department of Justice (DOJ) officials and partners from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announce a major milestone in trade and customs fraud enforcement (3:39).
Key takeaways from the briefing:
$1 Billion Milestone: The Trade Fraud Task Force has officially surpassed $1 billion in criminal and civil recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charge losses in less than one year (3:56-4:12).
New Enforcement Efforts: To continue this momentum, the DOJ is establishing the Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement Section as a dedicated unit within the fraud division (10:14-10:27). Additionally, a new comprehensive trade fraud resource guide is being published to help companies ensure supply chain integrity (10:45-11:15).
Operational Strategy: Officials emphasize a "whole of government" approach involving the DOJ, DHS, CBP, IRS, and other federal agencies. They stress that trade fraud is not a victimless crime—it undermines American businesses, funds foreign adversaries, introduces hazardous goods (such as defective air conditioners or illicit vapes) into American homes, and exploits forced labor (4:39-4:51, 8:36-9:30, 28:38-29:13).
Origin Story: U.S. Attorney Andrew Bros highlights the historical context of these prosecutions, noting that the groundwork for this task force was laid in Chicago starting with a 2008 investigation into adulterated honey (12:44-13:49).
Commitment to the Future: Officials made it clear that this $1 billion milestone is just a "baseline, not a finish line" (11:35). They urged companies to assess their supply chains and utilize voluntary self-disclosure programs to avoid prosecution (11:18-11:33). Summarise the video
This video features a press briefing in Illinois announcing a major enforcement milestone by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Trade Fraud Task Force has officially surpassed $1 billion in recoveries, penalties, and forfeitures in less than one year since its launch (3:56-4:06).
Key Takeaways and Announcements:
New Enforcement Division: The DOJ is formally establishing the Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement Section as a dedicated component within the fraud division to combat trade-based money laundering, forced labor, and safety violations (10:14-10:41). New Resource Guide: A comprehensive guide for trade fraud enforcement has been released to help corporations understand federal expectations, supply chain integrity, and the benefits of voluntary self-disclosure (10:45-11:30). Focus on Supply Chain Ethics: Officials highlighted efforts to eradicate forced labor, which impacts millions globally, and to ensure hazardous goods (such as illegal vapes or defective appliances) do not enter the American market (4:49-4:51, 8:36-9:27, 9:30-10:04, 28:48-29:11). Chicago's Role: US Attorney Andrew Bros detailed how Chicago served as the birthplace of modern customs and trade fraud prosecutions, citing a landmark 2008 investigation into adulterated honey as the origin of the current task force's operational model (12:44-13:49, 19:17-19:26). Whole-of-Government Approach: The initiative leverages a coalition including HSI, CBP, the IRS, the EPA, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate on multi-phase investigations (5:05-5:32).
Officials emphasized that this milestone is a baseline, not a finish line, and warned bad actors that corporate structures will not shield individuals from criminal liability (11:33-11:58, 8:30-8:35).
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Chicago...how apprpriate.
$1 billion.
Curious how they can go after trade fraud... but not after contract fraud in HHS.
I’m sure the money is going towards paying off the national debt.
The national debt itself is fraudulent.
WE DON’T OWE IT.
The whole thing is merely an accounting exercise.
With just a touch of wishcraft thrown in.
It’s really nothing more than the trick of the petty thief.
Of course, it’s quite low IQ.
If there is one thing I will not tolerate, it’s adulterated honey!
If there is an investigation needed, it’s on the dark pools used to trade stocks and such. If a stock is “public”, then the transactions related to that stock should be public as well.
When Wall Street commits fraud it is largely a slap on the wrist. Pay a fine while admitting to no wrongdoing and back to business. Just look at the number of people prosecuted for the activities that led to the 2008 recession.
The only group worse are government employees.
But honey is the product of hard work, not theft or any other cowardly, low IQ act.
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