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== [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/CFTC_Whistleblower_Program CFTC Whistleblower Program] == | == [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/CFTC_Whistleblower_Program CFTC Whistleblower Program] == | ||
The '''CFTC Whistleblower Reward Program''' provides whistleblowers with a strong monetary incentive | The '''CFTC Whistleblower Reward Program''' [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/cftc-whistleblower-program-annual-report-reveals-active-year-and-success-enlisting provides whistleblowers with a strong monetary incentive], as well as anti-retaliation protections, for reporting wrongdoing to the CFTC. This includes violations or fraud in connection with: | ||
* | * Commodity futures | ||
* | * Commodity options | ||
* [ | * [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/swap-reporting-cftc-whistleblower-lawyers/ Swap trading markets] | ||
* | * Derivatives | ||
* [ | * [https://www.whistleblower.gov/sites/whistleblower/files/2019-06/FCPA%20WBO%20Alert.pdf Foreign corrupt practices] | ||
Approximately 65% of whistleblower cases filed at the CFTC involved charges of [[commodities fraud]], [[market manipulation schemes]] <sup>4</sup>, and [[spoofing]]. Whistleblower tips to CFTC have helped drive record-level enforcement activity. <sup>5</sup> | Approximately 65% of whistleblower cases filed at the CFTC involved charges of [[commodities fraud]], [[market manipulation schemes]] <sup>4</sup>, and [[spoofing]]. Whistleblower tips to CFTC have helped drive record-level enforcement activity. <sup>5</sup> | ||
Since 2014, the CFTC has issued more than $120 million in awards <sup>6</sup> to whistleblowers. The largest CFTC whistleblower awards <sup>7</sup> to date are $45 million, $30 million, and $10 million. Whistleblower disclosures have enabled the CFTC to recover nearly $1 billion. | Since 2014, the CFTC has issued more than $120 million in awards <sup>6</sup> to whistleblowers. The largest CFTC whistleblower awards <sup>7</sup> to date are $45 million, $30 million, and $10 million. Whistleblower disclosures have enabled the CFTC to recover nearly $1 billion. | ||