SEC Issues Whistleblower Awards Totaling Over $1.7 Million
In the first order, the SEC awarded a whistleblower over $900,000 in connection with an enforcement action and a related action.
- In the first order, the SEC awarded a whistleblower over $900,000 in connection with an enforcement action and a related action.
- The SEC has awarded approximately $752 million to 138 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.
- Whistleblower awards can range from 10-30%of the money collected when the monetary sanctions exceed $1 million.
- For more information about the whistleblower program, how to report a tip, or the new whistleblower rule amendments, visit www.sec.gov/whistleblower .