The Treasury Department has identified approximately $270 million in suspicious financial activity potentially linked to fraud targeting federal student aid programs, the agency told FOX Business exclusively.Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has referred the findings to federal investigators for further review. The referrals are part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to combat fraud and protect taxpayer dollars."Federal student aid is intended to expand educational opportunities, not line the pockets of fraudsters who steal from students pursuing their educati...
Treasury identifies $270 million in suspicious activity tied to possible federal student aid fraud
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Oct 19, 2026 • 6 days ago
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