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FinCEN Imposes Record $80 Million Fine on Canaccord Genuity LLC for Alleged BSA Violations Linked to Securities Fraud - Constantine Cannon FinCEN imposed an $80 million civil monetary penalty on Canaccord Genuity for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

🚨 #FinCEN has imposed an $80M penalty on Canaccord for willful violations of the BSA-the largest fine ever against a broker-dealer for BSA violations, underscoring the importance of protecting our financial system from money laundering and terrorism financing. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Former NFL Player Turned Lab Owner Convicted in $328 Million Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme - Constantine Cannon A federal jury in Texas convicted lab owner Keith J. Gray, a former NFL player, for his role in a $328M genetic testing fraud scheme.

🔬🥼Federal jury convicts lab owner and former NFL player Keith Gray for his role in a $328M genetic testing fraud scheme that involved Medicare fraud, kickbacks, and #moneylaundering. Read more about the news here: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

🚨Constantine Cannon is proud to report that on Feb. 24, the DOJ settled Constantine Cannon #whistleblower client's False Claims Act allegations of incentive compensation ban violations. Learn more about the case in our blog post: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Calling All AML/Sanctions Whistleblowers - FinCEN Wants to Hear From You - Constantine Cannon The Treasury Department announced that FinCEN “launched a new dedicated webpage to confidentially accept whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations.

🚨Calling all AML/Sanctions #whistleblowers! FinCEN launched a new dedicated webpage to confidentially accept whistleblower tips on #moneylaundering and sanctions violations. Read more here: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

UPDATE: SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Multi-Million Crypto-Fraud Scheme That Allegedly Funded Lavish Lifestyle - Constantine Cannon SafeMoon CEO was sentenced to 100 months in prison for conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.

🔒 SafeMoon CEO has been sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit securities #fraud, wire fraud and money laundering tied to a scheme that defrauded investors through the “SafeMoon” digital asset. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Asphalt Companies Will Pay $30M Total to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations - Constantine Cannon Companies agreed to pay $30M to settle allegations that they submitted fraudulent test results for federally funded asphalt projects in Ohio

🛣️In a case brought by #whistleblowers, two Ohio-based asphalt companies will pay $30M total to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they submitted fraudulent test results for federally funded projects. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

🚨 Record-breaking year! The DOJ's 2025 False Claims Act Roundup reported a massive $6.9B recovery, with over 80% from #healthcare fraud-related matters. Read more about last year’s top recoveries in our article: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

🎙️Bad Bunny speaks truth to power by showcasing his #whistleblower spirit on some of the world’s biggest stages. Dive into our post to read some of the best moments where his performances spoke volumes as major moments of activism. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Department of Justice Stings Insect Shield LLC and Co-Founder’s Estate with $1.4M Settlement of Insect Repellent False Claims Act Allegations - Constantine Cannon The DOJ announced a $1.4M False Claims Act settlement to resolve claims Insect Shield LLC falsified test results for the insect repellent it applied to Army combat uniforms.

🗣️Bzzz…in a #whistleblower originated case, the #government reached a settlement resolving allegations Insect Shield LLC failed to properly test the insect repellant applied to Army Combat Uniforms. They have agreed to pay $1.4M to avoid the government’s sting. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

💸2025 was a banner year for False Claims Act recoveries – the largest single-year haul ever under the statute, totaling $6.9B in #government recoveries! Over $5.3B came from actions originated by #whistleblowers. Read the top 10 from last year in our post: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Whistleblower-Initiated: Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C. and its Owner Settle False Claims Act Case - Constantine Cannon Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C. (“ARC”) and its owner will pay $2.18M to settle allegations the practice used medical assistants to perform infusion services in violation of Georgia law and subm...

In a #whistleblower - initiated case, Georgia-based Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C. and its owner have agreed to pay $2.18M to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving infusion services. Read more in our article: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Fallcatcher Principal Henry Ford Sentenced to Prison for $5M Investor Fraud - Constantine Cannon A Florida-based individual was sentenced to 66 months in prison for defrauding investors out of roughly $5M.

💸On January 21st, Fallcatcher Principal Henry Ford was sentenced to 66 months in prison for defrauding investors out of roughly $5 million. The court also ordered him to pay $2,095,480 in restitution. He pleaded guilty last year. Learn more in our blog post: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Operation Tidal Wave: Seven Charged in $7.1 Million Money Laundering Scheme as Authorities Seize 135 Firearms in Northern District of New York - Constantine Cannon Seven people were charged with conspiring to launder $7.1 million in proceeds from a fraud scheme with victims around the world.

Operation Tidal Wave: Federal prosecutors charged seven individuals with conspiring to launder $7.1M in #fraud proceeds in a global scheme. The investigation also led to the seizure of 135 firearms in New York. Read more about the case in our article: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

#DOJ issues first award under its recently launched Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program. Sends strong message it wants to hear from #whistleblowers reporting #antitrust crimes like price-fixing, bid-rigging, and other schemes of competitor collusion. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Two Plead Guilty to $68M Brooklyn Adult Day Care and Home Healthcare Fraud Scheme - Constantine Cannon Elaine Antao and Manal Wasef pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud Medicaid at two social adult day cares and a home healthcare company.

🩺⚕️Two individuals have pleaded guilty to a $68M #fraud and #kickback scheme involving Brooklyn-based adult day cares and a home #healthcare company. Read more about the alleged scheme in our post: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Traditions Health Pays $34M to Settle False Claims Act Charges of Medically Unnecessary Home Health Services - Constantine Cannon Traditions Health agreed to pay $34 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law.

On January 22, the #DOJ announced that Traditions Health agreed to pay $34M to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. See our post to learn more about this #news: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Whistleblower-Initiated Case: DOJ Files FCA Complaint Against Priority Hospital Group and Three LTCHs - Constantine Cannon The government filed a False Claims Act complaint against Priority Hospital Group LLC, three PHG-managed long term care hospitals, and a doctor alleging they submitted false claims for medically unnec...

🗣️ On January 16, the #government filed a False Claims Act complaint against Priority Hospital Group LLC and others alleging medically unnecessary care and illegal referrals. This action was initiated by a #whistleblower. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Healthcare Employees Sentenced to Prison for Multimillion Dollar Adult Daycare Fraud Scheme - Constantine Cannon A Texas physician and employee have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a multimillion dollar healthcare fraud and kickback scheme.

🚨 A Texas doctor and a clinic employee have been sentenced to prison after being convicted of a multimillion-dollar #healthcare fraud and kickback scheme involving adult daycare facilities. Learn more about the alleged fraud in our article: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

🎉We are pleased to announce that Constantine Cannon partner Taline Sahakian has been featured in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition #Lawyers list.

Sixth Constantine Cannon Law School Scholarship Essay Contest on the Importance of Whistleblowers - Constantine Cannon We are pleased to announce our Sixth Law School Scholarship Essay Contest focused on the importance of whistleblowers.

💻🖋️Prospective or current #law student? Toss your hat in the ring for our #scholarship essay contest on #whistleblowers. To enter and potentially win an award, read our eligibility requirements and essay prompts here: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

🚨The #DOJ released its Annual Report of False Claims Act enforcement for FY 2025 – a record year for fraud enforcement with the #government recovering roughly $6.9B. 💸 Read more: constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

🗣️In January 2026, Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay a record $556M to settle a Medicare Advantage False Claims Act case. Constantine Cannon represented one of the originating #whistleblowers. Learn more in our blog post:
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Key Figure in Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged with Laundering Tens of Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds - Constantine Cannon Yan Lin appeared in federal court on charges of conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars obtained from drug trafficking proceeds.

💰A key figure in a Chinese #moneylaundering network has been charged with laundering tens of millions in drug proceeds. Stay tuned for more updates. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

South Carolina Lab Pleads Guilty and Will Pay At Least $6.8M to Resolve Kickback Allegations Involving Doctors - Constantine Cannon LTD Holding LLC and its founder and CEO Joseph Labash agreed to pay roughly $6.8 million to settle False Claims Act allegations.

🔬🥼 A South Carolina lab pleaded guilty and agreed to pay at least $6.8M to resolve allegations of paid kickbacks to physicians. This resolution underscores the #government ’s ongoing enforcement actions against illegal financial relationships in #healthcare. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Former TD Bank Employee Wilfredo Aquino Pleaded Guilty to Facilitating Money Laundering Network - Constantine Cannon Former TD Bank N.A. assistant branch manager, Wilfredo Aquino, pleaded guilty to facilitating a money laundering network to move hundreds of millions of dollars through TD Bank accounts.

🏦Former TD Bank employee pleaded guilty to facilitating a #moneylaundering network that moved hundreds of millions through TD Bank accounts from 2019 to 2021. Learn more about the news in our blog post. 💸 constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

🚨 FinCEN fined Paxful $3.5M for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. FinCEN found the platform facilitated $500M+ in suspicious transactions tied to high risk jurisdictions including Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela, and to a website previously seized by the #DOJ. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

New York Doctor Receives Seven-Year Prison Sentence for $24M Medicare Fraud - Constantine Cannon New York doctor Alexander Baldonado, M.D., received a seven-year prison sentence for submitting more than $24M in fraudulent Medicare claims.

🚨Healthcare fraud alert: New York Dr. Alexander Baldonado received a seven-year prison sentence for a $24M #Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary lab tests and orthotic braces. This case highlights the government's commitment to tackling healthcare fraud. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Georgia Man Sentenced for $24 Million Medicare Fraud and Kickback Scheme - Constantine Cannon Patrick C. Moore Jr. was sentenced to prison time and required to pay $7.2M+in restitution for his involvement in a kickback scheme.

⚖️ Patrick C. Moore pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $7.2M+ in restitution for his role in a $24M #Medicare kickback scheme. #Whistleblowers can play a key role in exposing this type of kickback schemes. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

Dana-Farber Pays $15M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of NIH Grant Fraud - Constantine Cannon The DOJ announced that Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute agreed to pay $15M to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act by fraudulently securing and using NIH research grants.

💸🔍Dana-Farber to pay $15M to settle False Claims Act allegations over #NIH grant #fraud. Not an outlier, just the latest in a growing wave of enforcement targeting misuse of federally funded research dollars. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...

And Yet Another Whistleblower-Originated Customs Fraud Case - Ceratizit Pays $54.4M in Largest-Ever False Claims Act Settlement - Constantine Cannon Ceratizit USA agreed to pay $54.4M to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act by failing to pay duties it owed CBP on its imports from China.

💰Record breaker! Ceratizit pays $54.4M in the largest-ever False Claims Act settlement for evading customs duties. Another #whistleblower-driven customs fraud case for the win. constantinecannon.com/whistleblowe...