Whistleblower News: SEC Whistleblower, Leonie Group, Price Gouging
SEC Awards $450,000 to Whistleblower
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of $450,000 to a whistleblower whose significant information helped focus an ongoing investigation on the violations that were ultimately charged.
As set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC protects the confidentiality of whistleblowers and does not disclose information that could reveal a whistleblower’s identity. read more »
Company charged millions for pro-America ads that never aired in Afghanistan, lawsuit alleges
STARS AND STRIPES
The Leonie Group, which produced television, radio and billboard ads in Afghanistan, falsely billed the government for ads that were never disseminated, the company's former president alleges in a whistleblower lawsuit. read more »
Price Gouging Complaints Surge Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
NEW YORK TIMES
Prosecutors across the country are investigating exorbitant price increases on hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and masks as well as everyday grocery items like chicken, rice and milk. read more »
