Targeted by the DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force? You Need a Fighter.
The federal government just announced a new Trade Fraud Task Force – and Chicago’s own U.S. Attorney’s office is leading it. Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security and the Environmental Protection Agency are now actively working with DOJ prosecutors to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals and businesses accused of trade fraud, customs violations, and smuggling prohibited goods.
If you are under investigation, have received a federal subpoena, or have already been charged, you need to understand what you’re facing – and you need experienced federal defense counsel now.
What Is the DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force?
The Department of Justice created the Trade Fraud Task Force to aggressively pursue enforcement actions against parties who attempt to evade federal customs laws. The task force is specifically targeting:
- Importers and exporters accused of evading customs duties
- Businesses suspected of importing below-market goods to undercut American competitors
- Individuals accused of smuggling goods that violate public health, safety, intellectual property rights, or national security laws
- Companies and individuals tied to supply chain fraud or misrepresentation of goods
These are serious federal charges. Convictions can result in significant prison time, substantial fines, and the permanent destruction of your business and reputation.
Why Chicago Is Ground Zero
Chicago’s U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has been named a lead prosecutorial partner on this task force. That means federal prosecutors right here in Chicago are actively building trade fraud cases – not waiting for cases to come to them. The resources being dedicated to this effort are significant, and prosecutions are expected to increase quickly.
This isn’t a distant federal threat. It’s happening in our backyard.
The Government Has a Head Start – Don’t Fall Further Behind
By the time federal agents contact you or charges are filed, prosecutors have typically been building their case for months – sometimes years. Multi-agency investigations involving DHS, the EPA, and the DOJ are methodical and thorough. Every day you wait to retain a defense attorney is another day the government operates without opposition.
Early intervention by an experienced federal criminal defense attorney can make a critical difference. Whether you’re a subject or target of an investigation, or you’ve already been indicted, the time to act is now.Pissetzky Law LLC
How Pissetzky Law LLC Fights Federal Trade Fraud Charges
Gal Pissetzky has been defending clients against serious federal charges since 2000. He knows how federal prosecutors build their cases, what evidence they rely on, and how to fight back effectively – at every stage of the process, from investigation through trial.
When you hire Pissetzky Law LLC, you get a true trial lawyer in your corner. That means:
- Aggressive representation from the moment you’re under investigation – before charges are ever filed
- A thorough review of all evidence gathered by federal agents and challenging anything obtained improperly
- Strategic negotiations with federal prosecutors when appropriate
- Trial-tested defense when a fight is what it takes to protect your future
Contact a Chicago Federal Defense Attorney Today
Federal trade fraud investigations move fast. If you believe you’re under scrutiny, have received a subpoena, or have been charged with a trade fraud offense, contact Pissetzky Law LLC immediately. The sooner you have an experienced federal defense attorney working on your behalf, the better positioned you are to fight back.
Call 312-239-8292 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. A true trial lawyer is always in your corner.