SEC says it awarded $229 million to whistleblowers in 2022 fiscal year
The SEC’s Whistleblower Program received a record high number of whistleblower tips alleging wrongdoing — more than 12,300 whistleblower tips — in fiscal year 2022.
Here’s 14 companies that allegedly violated U.S. sanctions in 2022, paid $38M in penalties
Whistleblowers can be rewarded handsomely for exposing corporations that violate U.S. sanctions against doing business with blocked countries, especially those sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Whistleblowers receive more than $12 million for protecting Medicaid
Two whistleblowers will share a $12,750,000 award for exposing a Florida not-for-profit health insurance organization that allegedly improperly shifted payment claims to the Medicaid program rather than pay them itself.
Steps a whistleblower should take before coming forward or leaving their organization
Whistleblowers help preserve the integrity of our culture and society. Individuals who observe people or organizations engaging in activities that are illegal, immoral, unethical or harmful often feel ethically compelled to expose these activities. But before you come forward, here are some important things to do.
Former company vice president blows whistle on kickbacks, receives $9 million
Ethic Alliance can assist whistleblowers in bringing important cases such as the one that led to the ModMed settlement, noted Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
How whistleblowers are legally protected against retaliation
Ethic Alliance works to protect whistleblowers and their identity through a combination of the strongest technology and legal protections available, said CEO Scott Williams. “It’s critical that you proactively take steps to protect yourself, your anonymity as well as your legal rights.”
Whistleblower reaps $10 million for helping Securities and Exchange Commission
Ethic Alliance can help guide, protect and financially reward whistleblowers like the one who aided the SEC, said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
Healthcare whistleblowers expose alleged fraud, pocket $1 million-plus awards
Two recent settlements illustrate how whistleblowers can expose alleged healthcare fraud, which costs the federal government billions of dollars each year, said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
What makes a good whistleblower case? Ethic Alliance can tell you
Ethic Alliance can help guide you through the process of becoming a whistleblower at no cost to you, and also help protect you from retaliation and obtain a financial reward.
Want to help Ukraine? How to identify and report sanctions violations to Ethic Alliance
“Most sanctions violations happen in plain sight,” says Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
Former employee wins $250 million in Biogen kickback settlement
“This is another great example of the impact that people can make by choosing to do the right thing and having the courage to come forward with information,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
Securities and Exchange Commission adds incentives for whistleblower tips
“The new rule that allows the Commission to pay whistleblowers for information and assistance in non-SEC actions has the potential for enormous positive effects,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
Whistleblower awarded $631,000 for exposing small business subcontracting fraud
“The government relies on the integrity and conviction of the populace to help police large programs and markets, just like this example of company cheating disabled veterans,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
Whistleblowers reap $4 million in awards for providing info to SEC
“Our financial markets require the help of the populace to police wrongdoing effectively, which is why whistleblower laws are so incredibly important,” says Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
‘Brave whistleblower’ sparks investigation of baby formula safety
“Speaking out about potentially dangerous products that could negatively impact thousands of lives is a critical civic duty that whistleblowers perform,” says Ethic Alliance CEO Scott Williams.