The Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit (WCFU) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all workers' compensation fraud committed in the State of Nevada by employers, employees (claimants) or medical providers against companies providing insurance and any of Nevada's self-insured employers. The WCFU is also the sole government agency responsible for prosecuting any fraud committed in the administration of workers' compensation. Statutory Authority NRS 228 and 616D.
The Insurance Fraud Unit has the primary statutory responsibility to criminally prosecute those who make, or assist someone else in making, material misrepresentations on applications for insurance and/or submit false claims for benefits with private insurance companies. Statutory Authority NRS 228.412 and 686A.2815.