U.S. Department
of Justice
Fugitives
The Antitrust Division brings criminal charges against companies and individuals whose anticompetitive conduct harms American consumers and the American economy, wherever those companies and individuals are located. The Department of Justice works actively with foreign authorities to locate fugitives and secure their extradition to the United States. The Antitrust Division seeks information from the public regarding the location of fugitives. The Antitrust Division also encourages fugitives who wish to resolve their case to contact us.
For Fugitives – Resolving Your U.S. Criminal Case
If you have been charged by the Antitrust Division and have not appeared in court, you or your attorney may contact us if you wish to discuss resolving the charges against you. Please contact the Criminal Enforcement Program, which can help connect you with the government attorneys handling your case who can discuss a potential resolution.
The Antitrust Division actively works with foreign authorities to locate fugitives and secure their extradition. Once charges have been filed, the case remains active, and law enforcement will continue to actively seek to prosecute the case and bring fugitive defendants to justice. Below are some examples:
- Former Air Cargo Executive Extradited from Italy for Price-Fixing
- Extradited Former Automotive Parts Executive Pleads Guilty to Antitrust Charge
- Former E-Commerce Executive Pleads Guilty to Price Fixing; Sentenced to Six Months
Below is an interview with a former fugitive who recently resolved his criminal charges by entering into a plea agreement with the Antitrust Division, negotiated approximately five years after being indicted.
Current Fugitives
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) maintains a list of individuals publicly charged with competition crimes who have not appeared in federal court to face their charges and are believed to be located abroad. The list contains only individuals whose charges are not under seal.
Report Information About Fugitives
The Division seeks information from the public regarding the location of fugitives. Information can be submitted through the Complaint Center.