In announcing this significant achievement, James McDonald, Director of the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement noted that he “expect[s] this trend to continue as the Commission continues to receive increasing numbers of high-quality whistleblower tips.” As the lead official responsible for enforcing these laws, McDonald and the CFTC understands the value that whistleblowers bring to law enforcement.
Stephen M. Kohn, Executive Director of the National Whistleblower Center and an expert on whistleblower law, was delighted to hear this news. “This is a great day for whistleblowers. The CFTC’s program is coming alive and their Enforcement Division is recognizing the invaluable contributions that whistleblowers make to the public interest.”