Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
The SEC enforces laws against securities fraud, including insider trading and accounting violations, ensuring transparency and fairness in financial markets.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has specific criteria for a whistleblower case to qualify under its programs:

• Original Information: The information provided must be new and not already known to the SEC.
• Violation of Securities Laws: The reported misconduct must involve breaches of federal securities laws, such as insider trading, market manipulation, or misrepresentation of financial data.
• Significant Impact: The information must lead to a successful enforcement action resulting in sanctions exceeding $1 million.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC):
The CFTC oversees commodity and derivatives markets, tackling fraud such as price manipulation and insider trading in commodities and futures.

For a whistleblower case to qualify under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) whistleblower program, it must meet these criteria:

• Original Information: The information provided must be new and not already known to the CFTC.
• Violation of Commodity Laws: The misconduct must involve breaches of the Commodity Exchange Act, such as market manipulation, fraud, or false reporting.
• Enforcement Success: The tip must contribute to a successful enforcement action with sanctions exceeding $1 million.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS):
The IRS investigates tax fraud and evasion, holding individuals and businesses accountable for underreporting income or falsifying deductions.

To qualify under the IRS Whistleblower Program, a case must meet these criteria:

• Tax Law Violation: The reported conduct must involve significant tax noncompliance, such as underreporting income, fraudulent deductions, or offshore tax evasion.
• Monetary Threshold: The total unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest must exceed $2 million.
• Substantial Contribution: The whistleblower’s information must directly aid the IRS in identifying or recovering unpaid taxes.

Dodd-Frank Act:
This act enhances protections for whistleblowers in financial fraud cases, offering rewards and confidentiality for reporting violations in securities and commodities markets.

To qualify under the Dodd-Frank Act as a whistleblower, the following criteria must be met:

• Original Information: The whistleblower must provide new, non-public information about violations of federal securities or commodities laws.
• Significant Misconduct: The reported violation must involve substantial wrongdoing, such as insider trading, market manipulation, or fraud.
• Voluntary Submission: The information must be given willingly, without any legal obligation to report.
• Impactful Information: The tip must lead to a successful enforcement action with penalties exceeding $1 million.

Reporting Securities & Commodities Fraud

Reporting such fraud under financial whistleblower programs helps maintain integrity in financial markets and protects investors. To report securities fraud, the SEC Whistleblower Program is your best route. Financial whistleblowers can file reports of fraudulent activities and may receive monetary rewards if their information leads to a successful enforcement action. For optimal results, it is advised to seek the assistance of a whistleblower attorney who specializes in securities law to guide you through the process and protect your rights. Support of a whistleblower law firm can also ensure your anonymity and help maximize any potential reward.