The Anti-Fraud Coalition

07/30/2025

Today on , we honor the everyday heroes who step forward to expose fraud and wrongdoing, often at great personal cost, to protect the public interest. Their bravery drives the accountability and transparency that make justice possible.⁠

WLC client James Landolt, the whistleblower in the Mallinckrodt rebate fraud case, recently joined his WLC attorney, Linda C. Severin at Georgetown Law for The Anti-Fraud Coalition's first Fraud in America podcast recorded before a live audience. Hear his powerful story for insights into his journey and the government investigation that resulted in a $234M settlement.

🎙️ Listen now: https://bit.ly/468S08I

07/30/2025

In our newest episode of Fraud in America, we sit down with David Kovel of Kirby McInerney and Poppy Alexander of Whistleblower Partners to discuss the DOJ's brand new Antitrust Whistleblower Program and the opportunities it presents to whistleblowers.

This month, The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced a brand new Whistleblower Rewards Program, marking a significant step forward in empowe...

07/22/2025

“I do think the current commissioners are less inclined to look for a way to issue an award, but I don’t think there is any reason to think they aren’t going to approve valid claims. That just isn’t the case,” said Jason Zuckerman

The SEC is denying a record percentage of whistleblower claims, including two in orders that sharply rebuked a previous award to activist investor Carson Block—signs the agency is enforcing rules and scrutinizing claims more strictly than in past years.

07/16/2025

With ever-increasing tariffs, customs fraud is on the rise, with attorneys receiving twice as many calls from potential whistleblowers:

The Justice Department plans to go after tariff cheaters. Trade lawyers’ phones are ringing off the hook.

07/14/2025

Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed the Taxpayer Prevention Against Fraud Act with bipartisan support, 136-67. The bill would create a state for the Keystone State, allowing the state to recover millions of taxpayer dollars currently lost to fraud, waste, and abuse.

UPDATE as of July 9: PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Representative Frank Burns’ (D-Cambria) bill aimed at holding businesses accountable for fraud and protecting taxpayers has passed through the…

07/10/2025

The SEC recently established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) with a broad mandate allowing for flexibility in addressing cyber misconduct, but how should whistleblowers approach it?

The SEC recently established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), re-focusing on fraud for future enforcement actions.

07/09/2025

“Whistleblowers have long been instrumental in exposing fraud and misconduct,” said Jacklyn DeMar, President & CEO of TAF Coalition. "This new program offers a unique avenue for them to come forward and expose conduct harming consumers nationwide.”

"This new program offers a unique avenue for them to come forward and expose conduct harming consumers nationwide," said Jacklyn DeMar

05/29/2025

Memecoins are a ripe area of cryptocurrency for fraud and opportunities for whistleblowers abound.

The memecoin industry is a place where fraud is rampant and opportunities for whistleblowers abound, with some caveats.

05/28/2025

“Crypto may be novel, but the fraud is all too familiar,” said Jacklyn DeMar, President and CEO of the TAF Coalition. “The SEC must remain at the forefront of protecting investors from fraudsters exploiting this evolving sector.”

“The SEC must remain at the forefront of protecting investors from fraudsters exploiting this evolving sector," said Jacklyn DeMar

05/20/2025

Whistleblowers are the key to several enforcement priorities of the IRS Criminal Division, as highlighted by its 2024 Top 10 cases.

The cases involved a myriad of issues, such as fraudulent use of tax shelters, money laundering, and embezzlement charges.

05/15/2025

“Sen. Grassley’s bill offers crucial protection for AI whistleblowers,” said Jacklyn DeMar, President & CEO of The Anti-Fraud Coalition. “Sector-based whistleblower protections are desperately needed to allow insiders within the AI industry to best protect investors and ensure proper safety protocols are implemented.”

"Insiders working within the AI industry need to be properly protected when they blow the whistle," said Jacklyn DeMar.

05/01/2025

Medicare Advantage has become a massive part of U.S. healthcare. Today, we're releasing our latest episode of Fraud in America, interviewing a who uncovered a huge MA fraud.

Medicare Advantage now covers more than half of Medicare beneficiaries, at the cost of more than $450 billion annually. And it's growing. And where the money...