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CFTC Grants Five Whistleblower Awards Totaling Over $8M
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced it is awarding more than $8 million to five whistleblowers whose information led to the successful resolution of an enforcement action against a fraudulent scheme. The awards aim to incentivize individuals with knowledge of violations of the Commodity Exchange Act to come forward.
Amount (EUR)
€7,360,000
Original currency
USD 8000000
Action date
2026-06-01
Authority
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Country
United States
Primary source:
https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9245-26 ↗
https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9245-26 ↗
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