The SEC's New Focus on Fraud
The SEC recently established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), re-focusing on fraud for future enforcement actions.
Dogecoin, Pepe Coin, and . . . Fraud Coin?
The memecoin industry is a place where fraud is rampant and opportunities for whistleblowers abound.
STATEMENT: TAF Coalition Urges SEC to Sustain Strong Crypto Fraud Enforcement
“The SEC must remain at the forefront of protecting investors from fraudsters exploiting this evolving sector," said Jacklyn DeMar
IRS Criminal Investigation Division Releases “Top Ten” Cases of 2024, Signs Point to Focus on Employment Tax Fraud and Bank Secrecy Act Violations
The cases involved a myriad of issues, such as fraudulent use of tax shelters, money laundering, and embezzlement charges.
IRS Remains Focused on Whistleblower Program with New Multi-Year Operating Plan
The strategic plan breaks down specific objectives for each of the six priorities into immediate goals for 2025, along with longer term initiatives for 2026-2027.
Takeaways From TAF Coalition's 3rd Annual Financial Frauds Conference
"Whistleblowers and their counsel will become even more important in supplementing government resources in the immediate future."
STATEMENT: The CFTC Whistleblower Program Remains Funded, But Structural Issues Need to Be Addressed
“Our efforts continue to reach a bipartisan long-term solution to fix the structural issues in the CFTC Whistleblower Program."
Reading the Winds: The SEC’s Cybersecurity Program After SolarWinds
The SolarWinds decision has wide implications for the SEC’s cybersecurity program going forward, with lessons playing out.
More Resources Are Needed in the Fight on Fraud
We are only recovering a fraction of the billions of dollars being lost to fraud. Whistleblowers are stepping up if the government has the resources to run with their cases.
CFTC Whistleblowers: An Underfunded Program For an Underfunded Agency
The CFTC deserves a long-term solution that will adequately support the awards program and thus incentivize whistleblowers.
