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Treasury Department Unveils Website for Reporting Fraud and Money Laundering

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On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) launched a  new webpage  to confidentially accept whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations. This Q&A with Jane Norberg, co-chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Whistleblower and Compliance practice group, is designed to help employers understand the legal considerations and whistleblower protections. 00:00 24:53 Quick Hits FinCEN has launched a confidential webpage for reporting tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations, enhancing support for whistleblowers . Whistleblowers reporting violations to FinCEN are protected from retaliation by their employers and may receive rewards ranging from 10 percent to 30 percent of monetary sanctions that exceed $1 million , once new regulations are finalized. Q: What types of whistleblower tips are considered under this new website? A:   FinCEN’s Office of the Whistleblower accepts tips rela...