{"id":5202,"date":"2024-06-20T10:34:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bpslaw.com\/staging-site\/?p=5202"},"modified":"2024-06-20T10:35:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:35:58","slug":"implications-of-dojs-whistleblower-pilot-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bpslaw.com\/staging-site\/implications-of-dojs-whistleblower-pilot-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Implications of DOJ\u2019s Whistleblower Pilot Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Department of Justice&#8217;s (DOJ) Criminal Division recently launched a Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals (the &#8220;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">DOJ Whistleblower Pilot Program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;). This program encourages individuals with knowledge of federal corporate or financial misconduct to assist federal agencies without fear of prosecution. For U.S. financial institutions, navigating this new program and its implications requires careful consideration. According to the DOJ, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the pilot program aims to fill in the &#8220;patchwork quilt&#8221; of existing whistleblower programs currently in place at other federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to ensure that all areas of criminal wrongdoing prosecuted by the DOJ are covered.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Program Summary<\/span><\/b><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">federal whistleblower protection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> offers Non-Prosecution Agreements (NPAs) to individuals who meet specific criteria. DOJ may forgo criminal prosecution exchange for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Voluntarily disclosing original information about previously unknown corporate criminal conduct in violation of applicable U.S. law<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooperating with investigations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remedying any wrongdoing (i.e. returning profits from illicit activity and paying damages to victims)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/criminal\/media\/1347991\/dl?inline\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read a full synopsis of the program here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Covered Criminal Conduct and Eligibility<\/span><\/b><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The program focuses on specific areas of enforcement, including fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, and money laundering. Individuals who participated in the misconduct but can provide substantial assistance against higher-level culprits are eligible. The organizers of such illicit activities, however, are ineligible, as are CEOs and CFOs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Background and Rationale<\/span><\/b><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The DOJ recognizes the challenges of uncovering complex corporate crimes in violation of U.S. law. By offering new <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">federal whistleblower protections<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the program aims to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Increase Detection:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Individuals with firsthand knowledge can provide crucial details that might otherwise go undetected.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhance Investigations:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Whistleblower cooperation strengthens cases against more culpable individuals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promote Accountability:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The program incentivizes companies to implement strong compliance programs that prevent and address misconduct.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications for Financial Institutions<\/span><\/b><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Financial institutions subject to U.S. law face heightened scrutiny due to susceptibility to white-collar crimes. The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">DOJ Whistleblower Pilot Program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> presents both challenges and opportunities:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Increased Risk of Disclosure:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The program may embolden whistleblowers to come forward, potentially leading to more internal investigations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Importance of Compliance Programs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Robust compliance programs deter misconduct in the first place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooperation as a Defense Strategy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> If an investigation arises, cooperating with the DOJ and demonstrating a commitment to compliance can be advantageous.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Considerations for Staying Compliant<\/span><\/b><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Financial institutions subject to U.S. law should take proactive steps to address the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">DOJ Whistleblower Pilot Program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Review and Update Compliance Programs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Ensure programs effectively address the covered criminal conduct outlined in the program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reinforce Internal Reporting Mechanisms:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Provide clear and accessible channels for employees to report suspected wrongdoing internally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anti-Retaliation Policies:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Uphold strong anti-retaliation policies to protect employees who report misconduct in good faith.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This latest <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">federal whistleblower protection<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> signifies a shift in the government&#8217;s approach to investigating and prosecuting corporate crime. Financial institutions can reduce risk by understanding the program&#8217;s impact and promoting a culture of compliance. For more information, contact Jennifer A. Lofaro of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bpslaw.com\/staging-site\/practice\/commercial-finance\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Commercial Finance Practice Group<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> at (914) 287-6136 or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jlofaro@bpslaw.com\"><span>jlofaro@bpslaw.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Justice&#8217;s (DOJ) Criminal Division recently launched a Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals (the &#8220;DOJ Whistleblower Pilot Program&#8220;). 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