§0.70. General functions.

Criminal proceedings involving criminal frauds except cases assigned to the Antitrust Division by § 0.40(a) involving conspiracy to defraud the United States by violation of the antitrust laws.

Criminal proceedings relating to trade fraud matters, including the importation of goods, items, articles, merchandise, products, materials, or wares; customs duties, tariffs, or other external revenue; or foreign commerce.

Criminal proceedings related to health care fraud and controlled substances distribution and diversion schemes.

Prosecution and litigation of any case or category of cases as the Attorney General or Deputy Attorney General may assign, notwithstanding any other provision of this part.

Prosecution and litigation of any case or category of cases by agreement with the Assistant Attorney General having authority to handle such cases under this part, notwithstanding any other provision of this part.

Actions to seek injunctions against fraud under 18 U.S.C. 1345, obtain restitution, seize or forfeit property, recover forfeitures or damages, enforce compliance with final judgments, to recover penalties, and impose penalties, including actions for the imposition of penalties for conspiring to defraud the United States, when related to proceedings identified in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this section.

Prosecution of any Federal criminal provision when charged in criminal proceedings brought pursuant to paragraphs (a) through (f) of this section.

Investigations and inquiries into criminal conduct in pursuit of cases under paragraphs (a) through (f) of this section, and prosecution of any criminal offenses identified during such investigations and inquiries whether or not such prosecution is described in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this section.

Such other duties and functions as may be specially assigned by the Attorney General and the Deputy Attorney General, notwithstanding any other provision of this part.