Raleigh, N.C. – In a move aimed at enhancing the identification and prosecution of white-collar crime, U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. announced the implementation of the EDNC Whistleblower Pilot Program.
The EDNC Whistleblower Pilot Program is designed to incentivize individuals to proactively come forward with information about crimes taking place within corporations. If qualified, participants can avoid prosecution.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. emphasized the importance of the program, saying, ‘In this office, we are focused on enhancing the identification and prosecution of white-collar crime.’ He encouraged all who may have information on fraud, corruption, or corporate crime to fill out the short form on the office’s website.
The program applies to circumstances where an individual discloses information regarding certain covered subjects, including criminal conduct undertaken by or through public or private entities or organizations, intellectual property theft and related violations, or offenses affecting market integrity.
Provided all policy conditions are met, this office will enter into a deferred or non-prosecution agreement with the whistleblower. By clarifying the requirements and benefits of self-disclosure, the office seeks to incentivize individuals to provide actionable and timely information.
A full copy of the Policy, and the intake form for applicants, can be found on the office’s website at https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/ednc-whistleblower-pilot-program.
U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. expressed confidence that the program will help expose more misconduct and better protect the communities served by the office.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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