Whistleblower awarded more than $20m after successful SEC action

The SEC has awarded more than $177m to whistleblowers in 2022.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has awarded a whistleblower more than $20m after their close work with the Commission led to a successful enforcement action.

The whistleblower met with the Enforcement Division staff multiple times, provided new information and assistance, and stayed cooperative throughout the whole investigation.  

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