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DOJ Announces “Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP)”, Right-Wing Blogger Nick Shirley Gets First Award

On October 20, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the creation of the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), which the government describes as “the first ever whistleblower rewards program that pays an up-front award for tips leading to criminal charges.” According to the DOJ’s press release, WHIP will […]

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Virginia Mental Health Provider Agrees to $1.8 Million Settlement Over Alleged Medicaid Billing Through Its NPI

On October 19, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced that Negril Incorporated agreed to pay over $1.8 million to resolve allegations that the company and its owners violated the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act by causing false claims to be submitted to Virginia […]

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Aircraft-Component Suppliers and Owner Agree to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Buy American Act False Claims Act Allegations

On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama announced that Ranga Ranganathan, Nielsen Hardware Corporation, and J&P Khamken Industries, Inc. agreed to pay $1 million to resolve allegations that they supplied the Department of War with Chinese-manufactured products and components in violation of the Buy American Act and federal […]

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CVS Agrees to Pay $315 Million to Resolve Opioid Dispensing and False Claims Act Allegations

On October 13, 2026, the Department of Justice announced that CVS Pharmacy Inc. and related entities agreed to pay $315 million to resolve allegations that they unlawfully filled prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances and then sought payment for many of those prescriptions from Medicare and other federal healthcare programs. The resolution consists of […]

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