CRIMINAL DIVISION

The Criminal Division is the largest division. Three teams prosecute a variety of cases, including:

Bank Robbery
Bankruptcy Fraud
Child Exploitation & Pornography
Child Support Recovery Act
Civil Rights
Computer Crimes
Cybercrimes
Environmental Crimes
Financial Institution Fraud
Firearm Crimes
Government Contracts
Government Programs
Government Property
Health Care Fraud
Identity Fraud
Immigration
Insurance Fraud
Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property
Investment Fraud
Postal Service Crimes
Public Corruption
Tax

The Organized Crime Strike Force Team prosecutes cases of organized crime, including Russian and Asian organized crime. Its principal enforcement efforts are directed against organized crime, and “emerging groups" including, but not limited to, the outlaw motorcycle gangs. The list of targeted organizations reflects the expansion of the Department of Justice's organized crime program to include "non-traditional" groups, as opposed to traditional groups such as La Cosa Nostra. Strike Force investigations typically involve a broad spectrum of criminal statutes, including the RICO statutes, fraud, narcotics, casino cheats, tax evasion/corruption, and counterfeit money/credit cards. Investigations are coordinated with federal agencies, such as the FBI, United States Customs and INS, as well as with state and local agencies and local police departments.

The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force prosecutes cases involving major drug organizations and drug money laundering organizations.

The Anti-Terrorism Advisory Coordinator is charged with the officés over-riding priority: the prevention and prosecution of any terrorist-related activity in the District of Nevada.