CFTC Whistleblower Reward Program

October 12, 2023

The CFTC has awarded more than $18 million to a whistleblower.  According to the agency, the whistleblower’s detailed information and significant assistance led to enforcement actions by the CFTC as well as another agency.  CFTC

September 27, 2023

The CFTC has awarded more than $300,000 to a whistleblower whose tip led to an investigation and whose aid led to a successful enforcement action. The whistleblower’s information was described as particularly informative and precise, and helped save the agency substantial resources.  CFTC

September 19, 2023

Two whistleblowers who provided significant information and assistance to the CFTC has been awarded over $15 million for aiding in successful enforcement actions.  According to the agency, one whistleblower interpreted key evidence and helped identify new lines of inquiry, while the second whistleblower provided information that launched the investigation, provided a corroborating witness, and provided a declaration in support.  CFTC

March 28, 2022

The CFTC has awarded four whistleblowers $625,000 for their contributions to the agency’s enforcement actions.  Three of the whistleblowers provided support jointly, while a fourth provided a high level of assistance.  CFTC

March 18, 2022

The CFTC has made a $10 million award to a whistleblower whose tip sparked an investigation, and whose supplemental information helped move it along.  CFTC