HUD Office of Inspector General

We safeguard HUD’s programs from fraud, waste, and abuse. This is the official account of the HUD OIG. Verify at RT≠endorsement

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#FraudFriday
A mortgage fraud scheme resulted in a 60‑month federal prison sentence and more than $1 million in restitution. The video highlights the case.
Report crime, fraud, waste, & abuse at https://t.co/e9JO8I3Zd9.

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🚨 A Texas woman has pled guilty to a disaster‑relief fraud scheme that diverted aid meant for Hurricane Harvey survivors, and later involved threats against a witness and assaulting a federal officer.

Read Press Release: https://t.co/VFDKhktCgJ

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“Demonstrating exceptional work by the Memphis Safe Task Force, this office and other law enforcement partners launched Operation Clean House: To apprehend dangerous fugitives in HUD housing," Acting IG Brian D. Harrison. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/yE68Zr9L8i

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For #FraudFriday we highlight our actions in the Memphis area obtaining indictments involving heads of households allowing registered sex offenders to live in their HUD-subsidized homes. #WHFraudTF
View our video below.

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Former Dallas Housing Authority Employee Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Stealing Government Funds https://t.co/v5xuW2Pa8C @HUDOIG

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"Jones abused a position of trust diverting funds from federal programs, undermining assistance intended for vulnerable communities and struggling businesses during the pandemic,” said S/A Jerome Winkle. Read more here: https://t.co/46KGL4LpLY

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Selene Varela, A former City of Amarillo employee, pled guilty to Theft of Federal funds, embezzling +$41K and failing to disclose a conflict of interest.
Read more: https://t.co/xZosGWffaH

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HUD OIG released its latest Semiannual Report to Congress covering oversight work from Oct. 2025–Mar. 2026.

• $43M in audit collections
• $30M+ recoveries
• 86 arrests

Read more: https://t.co/2xEmyjaj5w

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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky - a former ED of a Housing Authority pled guilty to wire fraud and bribery concerning Federal funds. She allegedly embezzled over +$120K for personal use.
#HUDOIG and the Kentucky State Police conducted this investigation.

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We honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the law enforcement officers who protect our communities each day. We especially remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their legacy endures. #PoliceWeek #HUDOIG

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The subject was sentenced to 135 months, two years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay +$3M in restitution, five co-defendants received similar sentences. #FraudFriday

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Our SE Region supported a case involving charges filed May 4 against former D.C. Housing Authority employee Richard Cunningham, accused of submitting false statements and forged documents to obtain millions in loans for properties said to house veterans. #FraudFriday

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#FraudFriday 🔎
A HUD OIG Southeast Region investigation found that a former Executive Director caused the housing authority to pay over $200,000 for fake maintenance services, including lawn care and landscaping , and used agency credit cards for personal purchases.

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📣 HUD OIG is hiring Reemployed Annuitants!
Join us as a Criminal Investigator.

📍 LA, San Francisco, San Juan, DC

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Put your experience back to work protecting HUD programs and the communities we serve.

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Welcome again to #FraudFriday. Today, we spotlight a recent case involving a Housing Finance Authority Exec sentenced to 36 Months for Fraud. Read the case details on the case here, https://t.co/E1VsHcCvy6

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Defeating fraud is among our highest priorities. If you are aware of potential misconduct in HUD programs, contact us at the number below or visit us online https://t.co/FAwn7lXIiX #FraudFriday

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#FridayFraud “Thomas Hoffman’s selfish actions caused harm to multiple potential victims. He engaged in a multi-faceted fraud scheme by stealing over $155K in federal $$$ intended to provide housing for vulnerable community members,” said HUD SAC https://t.co/hrgvTHVTbw...

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Defeating Fraud in HUD Programs is one of our highest priorities! Jason Morales is under federal indictment with 6 counts of bank fraud, facing 30 yrs on each count. Allegedly, he executed a fraud scheme targeting a financial institution. Learn more here https://t.co/el0IbBTzfd

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#FraudFriday we highlight this case where offenders falsified at least 35 separate inflated invoices and caused nearly $200K in actual losses to HUD and the City of Richmond https://t.co/UrU1UojxKS

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ICYMI: Acting IG Brian D. Harrison testified before the House Approps THUD Subcommittee.

His testimony highlighted the importance of strong oversight, transparency, and accountability in federal housing programs. View his full testimony here. https://t.co/MQYMkN8ik4