DOJ releases annual report on efforts against elder fraud and abuse
The department’s October 28 report announcement covers enforcement and victim-support work from July 2025 through June 2026.
What the record says
DOJ says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil enforcement actions during the reporting period, naming 712 defendants charged with stealing or alleged to have stolen about $4.84 billion.
The announcement also describes public-awareness events, professional training and support for older victims. It says programs returned or froze millions of dollars, without equating those amounts with the alleged losses.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read DOJ’s announcement and linked annual report for scope and reporting details.
Limits and what is not established
Charges and alleged losses are not findings of guilt against every defendant or proof that all losses were recovered.
Sources checked October 28, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Department of Justice: original information