### Question
How does OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE define criminal investigator?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1518*, **criminal investigator** is defined as:

> any individual duly authorized by a department, agency, or armed force of the United States to conduct or engage in investigations for prosecutions for violations of health care offenses

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1518*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 73-OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE**

