Scott Bessent said federal investigators have uncovered staggering levels of fraud involving taxpayer dollars, estimating that as much as $600 billion per year may be lost across government programs.
Bessent made the remarks while describing the work of IRS Criminal Investigations and ongoing efforts to track, investigate, and prosecute fraud tied to federal spending.
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