The Investigations Division is comprised of seven bureaus – Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, Major Economic Crimes Bureau, Frauds Bureau, Public Corruption Bureau, Housing and Worker Protection, Human Trafficking Bureau, and Crime Strategies & Intelligence Bureau. These uniquely specialized Bureaus investigate and prosecute complex criminal activity throughout Queens in addition to helping residents avoid being victimized through complex schemes.

Frauds Bureau

During her first year in office, Queens DA Melinda Katz created the Frauds Bureau to investigate and prosecute crimes related to embezzlement, investment scams, insurance fraud, online scams, confidence schemes, trademark counterfeiting, environmental crimes, tax fraud, unemployment fraud, worker’s compensation fraud, section 8 housing fraud, SNAP benefit fraud, and financial crimes targeting the elderly. Within the Frauds Bureau, there are two specialized units - Crimes Against Revenue and Elder Fraud.