Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

The Financial Crimes Unit is funded by the Washington Department of Revenue, the Department of Labor and Industries and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

These cases generally involve the statewide investigation and prosecution of tax fraud, workers compensation fraud and insurance fraud, generally consisting of false statements and theft crimes committed against the state or insurance companies.

The unit also:

  • Assists state agencies in the areas of fraud detection and training; and
  • Provides training to industry organizations.