The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division recently launched an online portal containing information on international fugitives who have been charged with antitrust offenses and other crimes affecting the competitive process.
“The FBI is focused on identifying, tracking and arresting fugitives across all our threats,” Chad Yarbrough, FBI Criminal Investigative Division assistant director, said. “By streamlining intelligence sharing and coordination, we are better equipped than ever to ensure no criminal can evade justice by hiding across borders.”
Along with other law enforcement partners, the Antitrust Division works with the FBI to investigate and prosecute people and companies conducting anticompetitive behavior that harms American consumers and the U.S. economy. The Antitrust Division works with domestic and foreign authorities after criminal charges have been filed to locate international fugitives and extradite them to the United States.
“Individuals charged with anticompetitive crimes should understand that the DOJ Antitrust Division and its law enforcement partners will take all available steps to ensure that they answer the charges in court,” Emma Burnham, Antitrust Division director of criminal enforcement, said. “Defendants should understand that the charges will not go away, and the Antitrust Division urges them to contact us to discuss resolution of the charges.”