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RELEASE: The Anti-Fraud Coalition Statement on Department of Justice False Claims Act Recoveries in FY 23

“We look forward to continue working with our government partners to fully unlock the potential of whistleblowers to protect taxpayer dollars."

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RELEASE: The Anti-Fraud Coalition and Taxpayers Against Fraud Appoint Jacklyn DeMar as New President and Chief Executive Officer

Jacklyn DeMar, Director of Legal Education at The Anti-Fraud Coalition, was appointed as its new President & CEO by the Board of Directors.

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RELEASE: The Anti-Fraud Coalition and Taxpayers Against Fraud Announce Vincent McKnight as New Board Chairman

H. Vincent McKnight Jr., Partner at Sanford Heisler Sharp LLP, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Anti-Fraud Coalition and Taxpayers Against Fraud.

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The “Unbelievable Success” of the SEC Whistleblower Program Is Likely to Continue in 2024 and Beyond

Through past successes, a soaring number of tips, and robust retaliation protections, the SEC Whistleblower Program has set itself up for success in 2024 and beyond.

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Whistleblowers Can Help Stop Sanctions Evasion

Potential whistleblowers should take note of the AML Whistleblower Program’s broad geographic reach.

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Essential Vocabulary for Financial Frauds: What is a pump and dump scheme?

Like many phenomena, pump and dump schemes have gotten easier and more widespread in the age of the internet.

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In Conclusion

To assist these anti-fraud efforts, whistleblower reward programs have successfully encouraged private citizens to step forward with much-needed evidence and resources.

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Does the Department of Justice Have the Resources to Tackle Fraud?

No matter how these cases are originated, the total number means the DOJ is overseeing twice as many new FCA matters as in 1993, according to the most recent report from DOJ.

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Is Enforcement Just the Cost of Doing Business for Repeat Offenders?

Some defendants continue to violate the False Claims Act many times over, often changing schemes over time when they are discovered.

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What would government FCA enforcement recoveries look like without qui tams?

It is safe to assume that relying on government-initiated FCA actions would drastically reduce the amount of money that is recovered from fraudsters each year.