Whistleblowing DOJ hands out first ever whistleblower reward in antitrust case Newly introduced scheme paid out $1m to employee reporting a bid-rigging conspiracy iStock.com/robertcicchetti Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Friday 30 January 2026 The antitrust division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has handed out its first payment to a whistleblower, whose report led to fraud charges against an online auctioning platform. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Whistleblowing SCOTUS hears high-stakes case on presidential power, whistleblower protections Whistleblowing UK Supreme Court to rule on contradictory whistleblowing caselaw Whistleblowing Croatia’s new whistleblower rights raise employer obligations, penalties Whistleblowing What employers must know about Jersey’s new whistleblowing regime