The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) awarded more than $15 million to five whistleblowers in fiscal year 2019, according to the agency’s annual report to Congress. The independent agency also fielded 455 whistleblower tips, complaints, and referrals last fiscal year.
In contrast, in FY2018, the CFTC paid more than $75 million to five whistleblowers and received 760 whistleblower tips, complaints, and referrals.
