The US Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) has launched its first Most Wanted list, naming 16 fugitives accused of stealing more than $55 million from American taxpayers. The suspects are wanted in cases involving foreign labor visa fraud, unemployment insurance fraud, labor trafficking, identity theft, money laundering, healthcare fraud, unlawful labor payments and other crimes that the DOL OIG says harm American workers and undermine federal programmes. Inspector General Anthony P. D’Esposito said the initiative is part of a “whole-of-government war on fraud” announced by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The DOL OIG described the list as a “force multiplier”, designed to help the public, media, online platforms and international partners identify the people named and support prosecutions. The announcement also pointed to progress already made in the case of Leslie Kaciban, who was arrested in Hungary and is awaiting extradition to the United States. Kaciban is wanted over an alleged labor racketeering scheme involving about $4 million in illegal kickbacks. Anyone with information about a listed fugitive is directed to contact the DOL OIG hotline or use the agency’s online tip page. The Most Wanted list remains an active manhunt, with fugitives still at large and Kaciban awaiting extradition.