SEC Awards $20 Million to Whistleblower Who Gave Critical Info

A person walks into the US Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters in Washington, DC.

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission is awarding $20 million to a tipster who the agency said contributed to a successful enforcement action.

The SEC said on Monday that the whistleblower shared “new and critical” information. In keeping with the agency’s policy, the regulator didn’t disclose details about the case.