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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Kohn , founding partner of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP and Chairman at the National Whistleblower Center , will be speaking at Georgetown University’s ECo Talks Series discussing the issue of Blowing the Whistle on International Climate Corruption. to 12:30 p.m.EST. Virtual attendance is possible via Zoom.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

billion to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). These failures enabled three money laundering networks to collectively transfer more than $670 million through TD Bank accounts between 2019 and 2023.” “For Billion in Sanctions appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 26, 2024

The fight against corruption takes center stage in Paris this month. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is hosting a Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum March 27-28, 2024. whistleblower laws to support international anti-corruption efforts. Renowned whistleblower advocate Stephen M.

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MAY 7, 2024

“The Justice Department plays a critical role in all of the major anti-corruption and fraud cases. Kohn and Turner discuss the background of the program and its potential to revolutionize the DOJ’s handling of whistleblower cases and its ability to fight fraud and corruption. Subscribe on your favorite platform!

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MAY 8, 2024

The recently established Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Program has “received over 270 unique tips” and “many of the tips received have been highly relevant to many of Treasury’s top priorities” according to Andrea Gacki , Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced new sanctions on Wednesday against an individual and entity that allegedly support a corrupt patronage network in Bosnia and Herzegovina which is attempting to evade other initiated sanctions.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 4, 2024

In a new article for Bloomberg , Kohn outlines how the program is set up to be a game changer for the United States’ anti-corruption efforts. The Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act has potential to be the most effective transnational anti-corruption law on the books,” writes Kohn. “In Kohn further notes that other U.S.

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 6, 2024

They also speak about the upcoming conference Global Corruption And Public Integrity – The Human Factor which features panel discussions on international whistleblowing protection policies with a specific focus on the human toll whistleblower retaliation has on whistleblowers and their families. Subscribe on your favorite platform!

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JANUARY 24, 2024

On January 24, the Vatican issued new procedures on whistleblowing , recognizing the critical role whistleblowers play in exposing corruption and financial misconduct. The new document expands upon procedures first laid out in 2019 for reporting financial anomalies to the Office of the Auditor General.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

In particular, Kohn highlights actions that Congress and federal agencies can take to align the nation’s whistleblower programs with The United States Strategy on Countering Corruption. Anti-Corruption Strategy.” Anti-Corruption Strategy. The United States Strategy on Countering Corruption represents a roadmap for action.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MKSS has led transparency and anti-corruption movements across India, including for the Right to Information, minimum wage, protection for gig workers, and more. Dey has been recognized for his grassroots activism, most recently being named one of 11 worldwide Anti-Corruption Champions by the U.S. Department of State.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

On February 2, Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) sent a letter to Andrea Gacki, the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), expressing concerns about significant delays in the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Improvement Act.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 25, 2024

In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with Mzukisi Makatse, who blew the whistle on a corrupt grant awarded by the South African Lottery Commission. The post Mzukisi Makatse appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. Subscribe on your favorite platform!

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 13, 2024

On July 30, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) is hosting a National Whistleblower Day event on Capitol Hill to celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of whistleblowers and their contributions to rooting out fraud, abuses and corruption. The event will feature remarks from U.S. Each year since 2013, the U.S.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

To tackle this problem, the country has proposed wide-ranging legislation , including an anti-corruption package with measures to standardize the operations of Mongolia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and ensure they follow consistent rules throughout processes like tendering and procurement, among others.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

The OFAC settlement was undertaken in coordination with an agreement with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which further imposed a $3.4 billion penalty—the largest penalty imposed in the history of the Treasury Department.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Over a decade NWD has expanded to have a global reach and a historic number of federal agencies have accepted whistleblowing as a core component of anti-corruption efforts.” The report also details NWC’s participation in the United Nations Conference of States Parties for the Convention Against Corruption. “At

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

billion as having three or more red flags for corruption risks and conflicts of interest (see Annex 3 of the report for 14 red flags they used). And analysis by Spotlight on Corruption suggests that HPL contracts seem to have had a higher failure rate than other Covid PPE contracts (over half of the spending!).

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

whistleblower reward programs in fighting fraud and corruption: “If you look at the example of the United States of America, their system allows [payment of whistleblowers], and I think 86% of the $2.2 The post Director of UK’s SFO Advocates for Whistleblower Awards appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a $100 million settlement with global software company SAP SE over charges of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). anti-corruption law that prohibits the payment of anything of value to foreign government officials in order to obtain a business advantage.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Deere & Company, which does business as John Deere, agreed to pay nearly $10 million to resolve charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

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APRIL 9, 2025

She also emphasized the importance of networking and building a profile so that others in the community can refer opportunities that may uniquely match that background and skillset. Rostislav highlighted the importance of thought leadership and strategic networking to help build credibility and visibility within the community.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 7, 2024

Enforced by the Department of Treasury, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the International Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Justice (DOJ), AML laws can effectively police financial and non-financial institutions complicit in money laundering activities.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

authorities announced major settlements with defense contractor RTX (formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation) over allegations that the company violated both the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and False Claims Act (FCA). On October 16, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $950 million settlement while the U.S.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 5, 2024

On March 1, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that international commodities trading company Gunvor pled guilty and agreed to pay $661 million to resolve charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Foreign bribery emboldens corrupt officials and undermines the rule of law.”

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Anti-Corruption Strategy. Among the reforms called for by Kohn are a number of bipartisan bills pending in Congress, including the SEC Whistleblower Reform Act , the CFTC Whistleblower Fund Improvement Act , and the IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act , all of which make necessary improvements to key whistleblower award programs.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 19, 2024

On April 23, the whistleblower law firm Kohn, Kohn, and Colapinto, LLP , in partnership with NWC, will be hosting a free webinar on the topic of “Establishing an Effective DOJ Whistleblower Rewards Program to Fight Corruption Worldwide.” JOIN NWC IN TAKING ACTION: 90 Day Policy Sprint for DOJ Whistleblower Rewards Program The post Advocates Call (..)

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 1, 2024

A DOJ Whistleblower Program based on proven best practices has the potential to revolutionize the agency’s enforcement of corporate crime and corruption. Department of Justice (DOJ) is in the midst of a “90-day sprint” to develop a whistleblower award program.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 28, 2024

Since the announcement, whistleblower advocates have noted that the whistleblower program has the potential to greatly bolster the DOJ’s efforts to combat fraud and corruption. Argentieri. However, they claim that it will only be effective if it follows the model of proven whistleblower programs.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 1, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Whistleblower posted a Notice of Covered Action (NoCA) for a $100 million settlement with global software company SAP SE over charges of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The NoCA signals that the SEC is now accepting whistleblower award claims for the case.

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 5, 2024

Corruption and the arbitrary exercise of power is not just monetary, and the need for society to defend those who speak truth to power is essential for the defense of truth,” said Nikhil Dey, whistleblower activist who facilitated the session. appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Whistleblower Network News

JULY 31, 2024

“Our solidarity with whistleblowers and with each other is the powerful ode to our shared reverence for the sacrifices that whistleblowers go through and our shared commitment to fight against corruption and wrongdoing everywhere,” said Turner.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 24, 2024

Further Reading: Big Banks Face Probe Over Non-Disclosure Agreements in Swaps, Clearing Businesses More CFTC Whistleblower News The post CFTC Launches Probe Over NDAs Which Restrict Whistleblowing appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Johannah Phenya, a South African whistleblower who alongside her husband exposed alleged corruption and fraud at Foursight IT Business Solutions. Mathapelo More, a South African whistleblower who raised concerns about an alleged $10 million fraud scheme Daybreak Farms, a large state-owned chicken producer in South Africa.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

American taxpayers require an effective anti-corruption program at the IRS, and its Whistleblower Office is key to this initiative. The post $74 Million IRS Whistleblower Award Shows Effect of Recent Reforms appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. The potential impact of these reforms is significant.

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This is the most successful anti-corruption program ever established, and when the rules were developed in 2010-11, the way the program has grown was not anticipated,” Kohn told Bloomberg. “So, The article features insights from leading whistleblower attorney and advocate Stephen M.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Further Reading: Whistleblower Program & Customer Education Initiatives 2023 Annual Report Leading Whistleblower Attorney: Congress Must Pass CFTC Whistleblower Funding Law More CFTC Whistleblower News The post CFTC Set New Record for Whistleblower Tips in FY 2023 appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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