United States: Manhattan DA Launches Corporate Crime Task Force
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has launched a new Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force to target white-collar crime, fraud, and wage-fixing. The initiative aims to hold corporations and executives accountable while filling enforcement gaps left by federal agencies.
Why it matters
This signals a shift toward more aggressive local and state-level prosecution of corporate misconduct, potentially increasing legal risks for businesses operating in New York.
With the Department of Justice having narrowed its focus to a smaller subset of white-collar crimes largely surrounding fraud against the federal government, state and local agencies are taking steps to fill the resulting enforcement gaps. On October 14, 2026, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the creation of the Office's first Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force, signaling an intent to take a more aggressive approach to criminal enforcement against companies and their executives. The initiative is part of a broader trend in New York toward heightened scrutiny of corporate conduct at the state and local level, and companies doing business in New York should expect more attention from prosecutors, regulators and legislators alike.
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