The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced whistleblower awards totalling over $98 million to two individuals whose information and assistance led to successful enforcement actions by the SEC and another agency

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has awarded a record-breaking $98 million to two whistleblowers who provided critical information that led to successful enforcement actions. The larger award, totalling $82 million, was given to the first whistleblower, whose tip initiated the investigations. This individual provided crucial information and continued to assist throughout the process. The second whistleblower, who received $16 million, contributed significant information regarding a specific aspect of the actions at a later stage.

Creola Kelly, Chief of the SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower, emphasized the importance of whistleblower contributions, stating, “Whistleblower information and cooperation play an integral role in the SEC’s enforcement efforts. Without these whistleblowers’ information, the violations would have been difficult to detect.”

The awards are paid from an investor protection fund established by Congress and financed through monetary sanctions paid by securities law violators. Eligible whistleblowers can receive between 10 to 30 percent of the money collected when sanctions exceed $1 million.

The SEC maintains strict confidentiality regarding whistleblower identities, as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. This policy aims to protect individuals who come forward with valuable information about securities law violations.

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