The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced that it collected nearly $12 million in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2025. First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah reported that $11,184,107.37 was recovered from criminal cases, while $624,771.32 came from civil matters.
The office also collaborated with other U.S. Attorney’s Offices and Department of Justice components to collect an additional $15,031.84 in joint cases, including $100 from criminal actions and $14,931.84 from civil actions.
“The District of Nevada is committed to collecting restitution for victims of federal crime and criminal and civil debts owed to the United States,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Chattah. “The Financial Litigation Unit and Asset Recovery Unit are a critical part of fulfilling our mission by collecting restitution and debts owed. Thanks to the dedicated Assistant U.S. Attorneys and professional staff we are holding wrongdoers financially accountable for their crimes.”
U.S. Attorneys’ Offices enforce collection of both civil and criminal debts owed to the government as well as restitution payments to victims of certain federal crimes involving injury or financial loss. Restitution goes directly to victims, while fines and felony assessments support the Crime Victims Fund, which finances victim compensation programs at both state and federal levels.
In addition to these collections, the District of Nevada worked with partner agencies on asset forfeiture actions totaling over $30 million in Fiscal Year 2025. Forfeited assets help restore funds to crime victims or support law enforcement activities.
Several notable disbursements were made throughout the year: In December 2024, a victim received more than $3 million; in April 2025, over half a million dollars in fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans were returned to the Small Business Administration; another similar payment exceeding one million dollars was authorized in May; and in July 2025, a victim received over $32 million.
