To expedite the handling of complaints of criminal violations in the bankruptcy system, the United States Trustee requires the submission of complaints in the form of a signed letter, bearing the return address and telephone number of the person filing the complaint.

The complaint will be reviewed promptly upon receipt. If the information furnished establishes a reasonable belief that a criminal violation has occurred, the matter will be referred to the United States Attorney. If the United States Attorney deems the matter to hold prosecutorial merit, it will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation. A clearly written statement containing copies of any available documentation will expedite the process. For additional guidelines on suspected bankruptcy fraud reporting, see the U.S. Trustee section of the court’s website.

The following information should be submitted with the complaint:

1. The name and address of the person or business against whom the complaint is filed.
2. The name on the bankruptcy case, the case number, and the filing location. 
3. Any identifying information regarding the individual or the business.
4. A brief description of the alleged fraud, including how the party filing the complaint became aware of the fraud, and when the fraud occurred. Include all supporting documentation. 
5. A description of the type of asset that was concealed and its estimated dollar value, or the amount of any unreported income, undervalued asset, or other omitted asset or claim.
6. The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the person filing the complaint. The party submitting the complaint is not required to identify himself/herself, though it is often helpful to do so if questions should arise.

Letters may be submitted via e-mail to USTP.Bankruptcy.Fraud@usdoj.gov.

Letters may also be submitted via U.S. Mail to one of the following addresses:

Executive Office for U.S. Trustees
Office of Criminal Enforcement
441 G Street, NW Suite 6150
Washington, DC 20530
Tel: (510) 637-3200 Fax: (510) 637-3220

Office of the United States Trustee
844 King Street, Suite 2207
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302) 573-6491 Fax: (302) 573-6497

Executive Office for U.S. Trustees
Criminal Enforcement
Unit 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 8000
Washington, DC 20530