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DOJ unveils fraud whistleblower rewards as Trump asserts role

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Kevin Kinsella

2 min read

DOJ launched a fast-track fraud tip program offering rewards of up to $30,000, while the president said he will help decide who gets paid.

In the interest of encouraging the public to report fraud involving federal programs, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a new whistleblower rewards initiative, with President Donald Trump drawing attention to the program by saying he would personally arbitrate some reward decisions.

The new Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program

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