Whistleblower News From The Inside -- January 26, 2017

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Modi’s India is short on cash, not corruption – Recently released figures from Transparency International show India slid three positions in the 2016 country rankings compared to the year prior, but rose two positions in the organization’s corruption index; the slip in rank casts doubt on the efficacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s quick-fix plan to solve corruption by eliminating 500 and 1000 rupee notes. Forbes

Herbalife is under FCPA investigation – Dietary supplement company Herbalife reported it is under investigation for conduct in China. Carl Icahn, who owns a 24.18% stake in the company will be serving as an unpaid special adviser on regulatory reform to President Trump, who has referred to the FCPA as a “horrible law” that disadvantages U.S. companies. Reuters

Key witness apologizes for testifying against Maine doctor convicted of tax evasion, healthcare fraud – Lawyers for a South Portland, Maine dermatologist convicted of tax evasion, healthcare fraud, and unlawful distribution of controlled substances moved for a new trial after a key witness penned an apology to the disgraced doctor for testifying against him; prosecutors say nothing in the letter recants the witness’s testimony. Portland Press Herald