BOSTON – Earlier this month, United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins hosted a panel discussion on qui tam lawsuits, also known as whistleblower cases. The event highlighted U.S. Attorney Rollins’ commitment to holding those who defraud the government and its taxpayers accountable through civil enforcement actions under the False Claims Act and criminal prosecutions.
The panel, which was comprised of Office leadership including the Chief and Deputy Chief of Rollins’ Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit and the Chief of Rollins’ Criminal Health Care Fraud Unit, presented to an audience of several dozen lawyers who represent whistleblowers. The event was moderated by a representative from Taxpayers Against Fraud, a public interest non-profit organization dedicated to advancing whistleblower litigation.
“Protecting our tax dollars and the public from fraud is vital to our health care, financial, and defense contracting systems, but moreover to the well-being of our democracy. Left unchecked, fraud and corruption are corrosive to the public’s trust in our government,” said U.S. Attorney Rollins. “Every enforcement action my office brings demonstrates our commitment to obtaining justice and to deterring future malfeasance. By meeting with stakeholders, we learn about trends and can hear any concerns they may have regarding the office. Being accessible and transparent will result in...
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