Idaho News 6
Idaho governor to form group to study state’s response to financial crime, fraud
Governor Brad Little orders study on financial fraud response
Key points (ReadOut summary)
- Idaho reported $89 million in fraud losses to FBI in 2025, up 75% since 2023
- Finance Director Salvador Cruz will form working group next month
- State lacks central fraud report repository and dedicated financial crime unit
- Residents aged 60+ accounted for over 40% of fraud losses
- Group to present findings before 2027 legislative session
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Monday a call for the state’s Department of Finance to form a group to study financial crimes and fraud.