SEC Awards $1.25 Million to Whistleblower
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2022-52
Washington D.C., March 25, 2022 —
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of $1.25 million to a whistleblower who provided specific and credible information that prompted SEC staff to open an investigation that resulted in a successful SEC covered action.
After alerting SEC staff to the underlying conduct, the whistleblower provided extensive assistance that saved SEC time and resources. The whistleblower identified witnesses, explained critical documents, and helped focus the investigation on key issues.
https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2022-52