Aug. 9, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards of more than $16 million to two whistleblowers who provided information and assistance in a successful SEC enforcement action.
The first whistleblower prompted the opening of the investigation and provided information on difficult-to-detect violations. This whistleblower also identified key witnesses and provided critical information, which helped staff in their investigation. As a result, this whistleblower will receive an award of approximately $13 million. The second whistleblower submitted important new information during the course of the investigation and will receive an award of more than $3 million.
“The information and assistance provided by these two whistleblowers in helping to identify complex wrongdoing demonstrates the importance of the whistleblower program to the SEC’s enforcement efforts,” said Creola Kelly, Chief of the SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower. “These whistleblowers reported critical information that aided the SEC’s investigation and provided extensive, ongoing cooperation that helped stop the wrongdoing and protect the capital markets.”
Sallah Astarita & Cox has successfully represented clients in presenting their information and obtaining an award, all without any upfront costs or fees to the client. If you think you have information that could lead to a claim, call the firm at 212-509-6544 to speak to a whistleblower attorney.
