Mississippi AG Unveils Task Force to Combat Fraud and Protect Taxpayers

Mississippi AG unveils task force to combat fraud and protect taxpayers

Mississippi officials have announced Joint Task Force Vigilance, a unique partnership between state and federal agencies to fight fraud, safeguard public resources, and enhance public safety.

Mississippi launches joint task force to fight fraud

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) and federal leaders launched Joint Task Force Vigilance on October 6, 2026. They said the task force will help fight fraud, protect taxpayers and restore law and order in Mississippi. “Partnerships like this show that we are bringing every available tool to Mississippi to fight fraud [...]

Mississippi Joint Task Force Vigilance to use $2.5 million from Justice Department to fight fraud

The funds will be used to hire five more prosecutors along with support staff to focus only on combatting fraud in the Magnolia State.

Mississippi launches Joint Task Force Vigilance to target fraud, trafficking and drug crimes

JACKSON – Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined federal prosecutors and the FBI on Tuesday to launch Joint Task Force Vigilance, a new partnership aimed at investigating and prosecuting fraud and other crimes across the state. The task force brings together the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, the FBI, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern […]

Mississippi launches Joint Task Force Vigilance to fight fraud

Mississippi launched Joint Task Force Vigilance on Oct. 6, 2026, to fight fraud, protect taxpayers and restore law and order, WJTV reported.