US Attorney's Office in Atlanta Collects $77 Million in Forfeitures and Restitution

The office says it secured financial justice for victims and the public through aggressive legal action.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta announced it had collected $77 million in the most recent fiscal year through civil and criminal penalties, asset forfeitures, restitution, and other enforcement actions. This included $35 million in civil and criminal penalties, $17 million in restitution, fines and assessments against criminal defendants, and $34 million collected in partnership with other DOJ components.

Why it matters

The collections and forfeitures highlight the U.S. Attorney's Office's efforts to hold wrongdoers accountable, compensate crime victims, and protect public funds by aggressively pursuing legal actions. This sends a strong message about the consequences for financial crimes and the government's commitment to securing justice.

The details

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta collected $35 million in civil and criminal penalties, forfeited almost $8 million in assets, and collected $17 million in restitution, fines and assessments against criminal case defendants. Another $18 million was collected through affirmative action civil enforcement cases. The office also worked with other DOJ components to forfeit an additional $34 million.

  • In Fiscal Year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta collected the $77 million.

The players

Theodore S. Hertzberg

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“These collections and forfeitures underscore my office's dedication to securing financial justice for victims and the public. We and our law enforcement partners will aggressively use all available legal means to hold wrongdoers accountable, compensate crime victims, and protect the public fisc by collecting debts owed to the government.”

— Theodore S. Hertzberg, U.S. Attorney (wsbtv.com)

The takeaway

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta has demonstrated its commitment to pursuing financial crimes and securing justice for victims through aggressive legal actions that resulted in over $77 million in collections and forfeitures. This sends a strong message about the consequences for financial wrongdoing and the government's dedication to protecting public funds.