| Reward | Up to 30% of first $100M forfeited |
|---|---|
| Cap | ~$50M effective cap (30% of first $100M + up to 5% of next $100–500M) |
| Jurisdiction | Federal — applies nationwide |
| Administered by | U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division (MLARS) |
| Legal authority | Non-statutory pilot under 28 U.S.C. § 524(c); launched Aug 2024, expanded May 2025 |
| Fraud covered | Banking, AML & sanctions, Healthcare & Medicare/Medicaid, Government contracts & procurement, Customs & trade |
| Eligibility / shares | More than $1,000,000 in net proceeds forfeited. Discretionary — no guaranteed minimum. |
| Anonymous filing | Yes — Anonymous submission allowed only through an attorney; identity verified before payment. |
| Attorney | Optional. Not required to submit; required for anonymous submissions. |
| Status | Active and expanded (May 2025). No public payouts yet — forfeiture cases take years. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive Up to 30% of first $100M forfeited (capped at ~$50M effective cap (30% of first $100M + up to 5% of next $100–500M)).
- Administered by U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division (MLARS).
- You can file anonymously — but only through an attorney.
- No attorney needed to file — but filing anonymously requires one.
- More than $1,000,000 in net proceeds forfeited. Discretionary — no guaranteed minimum.
How to report and claim your reward
- Complete the DOJ Whistleblower Intake Form (PDF)
- Email it to CorporateWhistleblower@usdoj.gov
- If you reported internally first, report to DOJ within 120 days to stay eligible
Track record
3-year pilot (through Aug 2027). Expanded May 2025 to cover tariff/customs fraud, procurement fraud, immigration violations, cartels and sanctions evasion.
Good to know
Fills the gaps left by SEC/CFTC/FinCEN/FCA — notably fraud against PRIVATE health insurers. Covers financial-institution crimes, foreign/domestic corruption and more.
Anonymity: Anonymous submission allowed only through an attorney; identity verified before payment.
Been a victim of this kind of fraud? This page is for whistleblowers reporting fraud they've witnessed. If you lost money to a scam yourself, start with our fraud victim recovery guides — how to report it, try to get your money back, and protect your identity.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
Not strictly required here — not required to submit; required for anonymous submissions.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.