The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) launched a dedicated webpage to confidentially accept whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations, alongside Treasury’s plan to provide financial rewards for eligible tips that lead to successful enforcement actions. FinCEN’s Office of the Whistleblower will accept information on violations and conspiracies related to the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. sanctions programs and other laws tied to U.S. financial system integrity and national security, and encourages prompt submissions supported by detailed documentation. Treasury also outlined related anti-fraud work including investigating Money Services Businesses, enhancing reporting to accelerate prosecutions and recover laundered funds, alerting financial institutions to help disrupt fraud rings exploiting child nutrition programs, and training law enforcement to better leverage financial data. The Internal Revenue Service is set to launch a dedicated fraud task force focused on targeting misuse of funding by 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities.
U.S. Department of the Treasury 2026-02-13
U.S. Department of the Treasury's FinCEN opens confidential whistleblower tip portal with potential awards for fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) launched a webpage for confidential whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations, offering financial rewards for tips leading to enforcement actions. FinCEN’s Office of the Whistleblower will handle submissions related to the Bank Secrecy Act and U.S. sanctions, while the Treasury outlines anti-fraud initiatives, including investigations into Money Services Businesses and enhanced reporting to disrupt fraud rings.