Action 2 of 2024 asks Congress to contact the Department of Justice to remind them to fully implement the law. The DOJ still hasn’t implemented procedures for dealing with confidential anonymous whistleblowers who report violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. The department has been legally obligated to do so since January 2021.
This includes illegal money laundering and the use of crypto currency exchanges to allow violations of law.
In December 2022, this law extended to whistleblowers worldwide. These individuals report violations of sanctions covering Russia, Hamas, ISIS, and other covered entities.
It contempt of its legal requirements, the Justice Department has ignored the law to adopt regulations permitting anonymous whistleblowing. Congress did its job, but Justice has dropped the ball. Action 2 demands that the Attorney General fully implement the United States Anti-corruption Strategy as a critical national security measure.
Action 2 for 2024
Urge Congress to contact the Department of Justice to remind them of their obligations to fully implement the law. Sometimes, whistleblowers are the best asset to fight against corruption, if given the proper protections and incentives. But, they are vulnerable when these protections are eroded. By extension, our democracy is also vulnerable.
Read NWC Chairman Stephen Kohn’s letter to the Department of Justice and Department of Treasury for specific details. You can find more information at https://www.whistleblowers.org/enact-aml-whistleblower-rules/.
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