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ARTICLE · 26 JUNE 2025

White Collar Crime & Investigations Bulletin

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As part of our continued coverage on global developments in white collar crime and corporate investigations, we are pleased to share the latest update in this edition of our Bulletin.

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Madhavi Dutta
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INTRODUCTION

As part of our continued coverage on global developments in white collar crime and corporate investigations, we are pleased to share the latest update in this edition of our Bulletin.

On the occasion of World Whistleblower Day, this special note authored by Madhavi Dutta, Partner – White Collar & Compliance Practice, unpacks the implications of global whistleblower reward regimes for Indian companies and outlines key steps to stay ahead of the enforcement curve.

WHISTLEBLOWER REWARDS ARE GETTING REAL

What Indian companies need to know as incentives rise and risks multiply

The new enforcement reality

A mid-level finance executive at an Indian subsidiary spots irregular vendor payments tied to a U.S.-listed parent company. Internal reporting channels fail. The matter is escalated to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), resulting in a multimillion-dollar enforcement action and a substantial personal reward for the whistleblower.

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