Assistant AG Colin McDonald unveils new trade fraud enforcement initiatives

Assistant AG Colin McDonald announces two key steps in combating trade fraud: establishing a new Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement Section for criminal trade and customs fraud, and releasing a comprehensive guide to prevent customs violations.

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald details the Department of Justice's intensified efforts against fraud. He announces the creation of a specialized Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement Section to combat criminal trade, customs fraud, forced labor and money laundering. Additionally, a new resource guide provides businesses with a roadmap to prevent customs violations, emphasizing proactive measures before federal law enforcement intervention.