"We're not prosecuting fraud, we're paying for it," he said.

Mr. Strickland has pointed to his record of prosecuting health-care fraud and environmental violations.

The law, first intended for use against organized crime figures, was later used to prosecute financial fraud, resulting in long sentences and confiscation of assets.

Critics argue that the US is better at prosecuting fraud and we should learn from it.

Measuring the Government's record in prosecuting fraud by military suppliers is not easy, if only because this campaign is relatively new.

And with the help of law enforcement, they aggressively prosecute fraud, both to recover lost funds and to deter other potential criminals.

One pork industry official dedicated to preserving the old ways vowed that once the new system was in place, it would be easier to prosecute fraud.

Most states in the nation prosecute fraud; they don't pay for it.

When people act as if they are prosecuting fraud, but then fail to do so, these procedures are unconstitutional.

It's not enough to prosecute fraud only after it's become widespread.