If a public institution’s revenue is recovered as a result of a corruption or public interest report, the whistleblower will be able to receive 30% of the recovered amount as a reward, with no limit on the amount.
The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission announced on July 14 that it will begin the legislative notice process for partial amendments to the enforcement decrees of three laws: the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Act, the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers Act, and the Act on the Recovery of Public Funds. Under the current reward system, the percentage paid as a reward varies between 4% and 30% depending on the amount recovered or the value subject to reward. There have been criticisms that as the amount increases, the reward rate decreases, resulting in insufficient compensation relative to the effort made.
If the amendment passes, the system will be revised so that a flat 30% is paid regardless of the amount recovered. However, reduction criteria such as the accuracy of the report, reliability of the evidence, and the whistleblower’s contribution will still be applied. The amendment will also resolve fairness issues. Previously, under the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers Act, there was no upper limit on the reward amount for public interest reports. In contrast, for reports of corruption or violations under the Act on...
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