Transparency International

DOJ Kleptocracy Initiative Shuttered: Major Setback for Anti-Corruption Enforcement

| Importance: 8/10

Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the immediate closure of the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative, KleptoCapture Task Force, and related anti-corruption units. The decision redirects multi-billion dollar forfeiture funds previously returned to victim countries toward domestic detention …

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DOJ Kleptocracy Initiative Shuttered: Major Setback for Anti-Corruption Enforcement

| Importance: 9/10

On February 15, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the immediate closure of the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative and KleptoCapture Task Force, representing a fundamental shift in DOJ enforcement priorities. The decision redirects resources from tracking international corruption and …

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Trump Administration Shuts Down KleptoCapture Task Force

| Importance: 9/10

On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the immediate dissolution of the KleptoCapture Task Force, a critical anti-corruption initiative established in 2022 to enforce sanctions on Russian oligarchs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The shutdown marks a significant …

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