A new federal initiative aims to combat fraud by offering financial incentives to whistleblowers through a $25 million program. The Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program will reward individuals with a percentage of recovered funds if their tips result in successful prosecutions. The move signals a direct effort to encourage public reporting of fraudulent activities. Details on eligibility and payout structures are expected to be outlined in the coming days.


President Trump and Vice President Vance announced a $25 million whistleblower program that would pay out cash for people who tip off the federal government about fraudsters. The Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program will offer a 1 percent commission to those who provide a tip that leads to a successful conviction. The president said he will...