The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the FBI have introduced a new online portal aimed at enhancing their ability to apprehend international fugitives charged with antitrust offenses and other crimes affecting competition. This initiative reflects a commitment by both entities to ensure that individuals facing charges are brought to court, regardless of their location.
Emma Burnham, Director of Criminal Enforcement at the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, emphasized the department's resolve: “Individuals charged with anticompetitive crimes should understand that the DOJ Antitrust Division and its law enforcement partners will take all available steps to ensure that they answer the charges in court.” She added that defendants should be aware that charges will persist and encouraged them to engage with the division for resolution.
Chad Yarbrough, Assistant Director of the FBI Criminal Investigative Division, highlighted the bureau's focus on tracking fugitives: “The FBI is focused on identifying, tracking and arresting fugitives across all our threats. By streamlining intelligence sharing and coordination, we are better equipped than ever to ensure no criminal can evade justice by hiding across borders.”
The Antitrust Division collaborates with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute entities whose anticompetitive actions harm American consumers and the economy. Following criminal charges, efforts are made in conjunction with domestic and foreign authorities to locate fugitives internationally and secure their extradition to the U.S. Public assistance is sought in providing information about these fugitives' whereabouts.
Further details on antitrust fugitives can be found on the Antitrust Division’s Fugitive webpage. The FBI also maintains a list of current antitrust fugitives whose charges remain unsealed.
To report potential antitrust violations, individuals can contact the Complaint Center or reach out to the Procurement Collusion Strike Force Tip Center if related to government procurement or funding issues.
