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by morley 3 days ago
I didn't realize whistleblowers could recover part of fraud settlements:

> The civil settlement includes the resolution of claims brought under the qui tam or whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act by Sholto David. Under those provisions, a private party can file an action on behalf of the United States and receive a portion of any recovery. David will receive $2,625,000 under today’s settlement.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/dana-farber-cancer-institute-...

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Short sellers have become the biggest SEC whistleblowers if they discover suspected fraud - it’s a more lucrative and less risky than shorting:

https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/2d7d14lmtfwc1e...

worth it for a lifetime of looking over your shoulder? maybe...
If you believe the conspiracy theories, that Boeing whistleblower “took his own life” before testimony and any potential payout.
Gather round kids and grab your muskets. The Qui Tam Clan ain't nuthin to fuk wit.