IRS-CI releases latest COVID-related fraud investigational statistics

Agency has conducted more than 660 investigations with alleged fraud totaling more than $1.8B

DENVER – IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) released investigational statistics today about COVID-related fraud investigations conducted by the agency over the past two years.

The agency investigated 660 tax and money laundering cases related to COVID fraud, with alleged fraud in these cases totaling $1.8 billion. These cases included a broad range of criminal activity, including fraudulently obtained loans, credits and payments meant for American workers, families, and small businesses.

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