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Former Veterans Affairs Employee Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Multiple COVID-19 Benefits

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. A Massachusetts man was charged with wire fraud for making false claims while applying for COVID-19 relief loans.

Justice, Office of Investigations

Former Veterans Affairs Employee Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Multiple COVID-19 Benefits
April 10, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. A Massachusetts man was charged with wire fraud for making false claims while applying for COVID-19 relief loans.

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Inspector General's Fraud Watch

The VA OIG continues to serve as the frontline defense against fraud, waste, and abuse impacting our nation’s veterans. Our fraud mission is clear: Stop fraud, protect veterans, ensure accountability, and deliver results.

IG's Fraud Watch

Inspector General's Fraud Watch
April 2, 2026

The VA OIG continues to serve as the frontline defense against fraud, waste, and abuse impacting our nation’s veterans. Our fraud mission is clear: Stop fraud, protect veterans, ensure accountability, and deliver results.

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Review of Community Care Consult Management at the VA Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare System in North Carolina

The VA OIG is committed to improving the efficiency of programs that provide for the health and welfare of veterans. This inspection assessed the care coordination and scheduling of a community care appointment for a patient with a lung mass for cancer.

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Review of Community Care Consult Management at the VA Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare System in North Carolina
April 8, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to improving the efficiency of programs that provide for the health and welfare of veterans. This inspection assessed the care coordination and scheduling of a community care appointment for a patient with a lung mass for cancer.

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Louisiana Businessman Charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraud

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. A Louisiana businessman was charged with making a false statement to obtain a COVID-19 pandemic government-sponsored loan.

Office of Investigations, Claims

Louisiana Businessman Charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraud
April 2, 2026

The VA OIG is committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse. A Louisiana businessman was charged with making a false statement to obtain a COVID-19 pandemic government-sponsored loan.

Click to Read the Investigative Update

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750
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The numbers totaled above are for published reports and recommendations only; the investigations and procurement-sensitive contract review totals can be found in the Semiannual Reports to Congress.

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