Contractor Fraud in Afghanistan

The United States began military operations in Afghanistan in 2001 in a response to 9/11. This massive military campaign has cost the United States a considerable sum of money to supply troops and other support systems. In order for the military operations to work efficiently, the U.S. government has also employed a large number of defense and construction contractors.

Unfortunately, not all of these contractors in Afghanistan have acted with integrity. If you are aware of any contractors defrauding the U.S. government while in Afghanistan, you can file a lawsuit on behalf of the federal government. For help with your contractor fraud claim under the False Claims Act, contact the knowledgeable qui tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 today.

Types of Contractor Fraud in Afghanistan

Contractors have been crucial in establishing an infrastructure in Afghanistan that allows the United States and its allies to operate at high efficiency. However, some contractors hired by the Department of Defense or other departments of the federal government have used several different tactics to maximize their own profits from their work in Afghanistan.

These organizations may have violated their contractor requirements through the following actions:

• Overcharging the government
• Failing to provide promised goods or services
• Taking false inventory
• Breaking administrative requirements for contractors

If a contractor violates the terms of their employment as set by the U.S. government, they may be sued by an informant for the sum of their fraud. This legal action is allowed under the False Claims Act, and the whistleblower can also receive a percentage of the monies recovered.

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If you have information regarding contractor misconduct or fraud in Afghanistan, we may be able to help you pursue legal action. For more information regarding your options in a qui tam lawsuit, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 today.