Whistleblower News From The Inside -- October 31, 2017

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Victims say VA whistleblower retaliation is growing under Trump, despite rhetoric – When President Trump talked about the importance of protecting “our great, great people, our veterans,” during a White House meeting in March, he said, “No more games going to be played at the VA.” At a White House briefing on Trump’s executive order to improve whistleblower protection in April, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said, “The message is clear that we will not tolerate whistleblower retaliation in the Department of Veterans Affairs.” WaPo

How a whistleblower escaped Saudi Arabia after uncovering an alleged bribery scheme at Airbus – Retired Army officer Ian Foxley thought he had found his dream job overseeing a £1.96 billion ($2.6 billion) contract for upgrading defense telecommunications in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Instead, he uncovered what he believed was evidence of a multi-million-pound bribery scheme, and tried to blow the whistle. Threatened with arrest after he angered a Saudi princess, he decided to flee the country rather than take his chances inside a Saudi jail. Business Insider

South Africa whistleblower complains of political persecution – A whistleblower who spoke out about how powerful business interests gained undue influence over decision-making in South Africa’s government said she has suffered politically motivated persecution and been cold-shouldered by employers since giving her testimony. Financial Times