Whistleblower News From The Inside -- March 3, 2018
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Birmingham whistleblower awarded $14.7 million in organ center probe – A Birmingham whistleblower who uncovered and reported an illegal kickback and false billing scheme that defrauded the Alabama Organ Center and taxpayers was awarded a judgment of $14.7 million after winning a jury trial last month. AL
Internal Auditor Charged In $2B India Bank Fraud Scandal – An internal auditor at a Mumbai branch of Punjab National Bank is accused of conspiring with other officials to defraud the lender of $2 billion, reported Reuters. PYMNTS
Wells Fargo is accused of harming fraud victims by closing accounts – When signs of fraud appear on a customer’s account, such as a counterfeit check or an unauthorized withdrawal, a bank is required by law to investigate whether criminal activity has occurred. Wells Fargo had a simpler solution, according to a former employee: Close the account and drop the customer. SFGate