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May 10, 2021

Posted  May 10, 2021

Two whistleblowers received a total of $22 million in awards from the SEC with respect to settled administrative proceedings against unidentified parties including a financial services firm.  The first whistleblower, whose tip initiated the SEC’s investigation, was awarded $18 million.  The second whistleblower, whose tip was submitted several years later, was awarded $4 million.  Both whistleblowers challenged the SEC’s preliminary determination of award, and the SEC’s final order concludes that the first whistleblower, who suffered hardships while attempting to remedy the situation, was the main source of information for the Commission and provided extensive and ongoing assistance during the investigation.  While the second whistleblower provided important additional information as a percipient witness, the Commission also noted that the second whistleblower delayed reporting for several years after becoming aware of the wrongdoing.  SEC

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