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U.S. Launches Whistleblower Site to Combat Financial Fraud

2/13/2026

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The U.S. Treasury Department launched a whistleblower tips website on February 13, 2026.
The site targets fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced whistleblower rewards of 10% to 30% of fines.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota's Somali community over alleged nonprofit fraud.
Treasury will create an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) task force to detect misuse by tax-exempt entities.

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The U.S. Treasury Department launched a whistleblower tips website on February 13, 2026.
The site targets fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced whistleblower rewards of 10% to 30% of fines.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota's Somali community over alleged nonprofit fraud.
Treasury will create an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) task force to detect misuse by tax-exempt entities.