On February 10, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed two amendments to the rules governing its highly successful whistleblower program. Both amendments seek…
Judge Excoriates SEC Over Loose Whistleblower Regulations
A federal appellate judge criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its whistleblower award program on Monday, saying its rules were among the “sloppiest”…
More than $40 Million Awarded to Whistleblowers Last Year for Exposing Securities Fraud
For reporting financial malfeasance and providing key evidence during investigations, the Securities and Exchange Commission awarded just over $40 million to four whistleblowers last week.…
Federal Authorities Are Dropping the Ball on FCPA Enforcement
The level of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement activity in 2021 was the lowest in a decade. That’s the conclusion of a report from…
Theranos Whistleblower Weighs In on Elizabeth Holmes Verdict
On January 3, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty of 4 counts of fraud. Holmes was indicted on federal wire charges in June of…
Jordan Thomas Launches Whistleblower-focused Law Firm
Plaintiffs lawyer and former Securities and Exchange Commission regulator Jordan Thomas said Tuesday that he has launched a new law firm to pursue awards under…
Swedish Banker Faces Jail Time over AML Charges
The former chief executive of Swedbank has been charged with fraud, market manipulation and the unauthorised disclosure of inside information, after an investigation into a…
The Former King of Spain Escapes Money Laundering Charges, For Now
Geneva prosecutors have dropped a criminal investigation into suspected money laundering connected to former Spanish king Juan Carlos. Investigators said there was not enough evidence…
The Pandora Papers Shows That We Must Do More to Protect Whistleblowers
The newly released Pandora Papers further highlight the ways in which wealthy and powerful individuals hide money from tax authorities and criminal investigators. In response,…
Sen. Rubio Introduces New Anti-Corruption Bill Aimed at China
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced legislation to modernize the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by clarifying that the definition of corrupt intent includes actions…