United States, 12th Mar 2026 – Oberheiden P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm is now handling whistleblower lawsuits under the federal Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). For individuals who have information about Bank Secrecy Act violations and other anti-money laundering (AML) violations, filing a BSA whistleblower lawsuit provides an opportunity to help the government pursue civil or criminal enforcement action as warranted. The BSA and other federal AML laws provide strong whistleblower incentives and protections, and the federal government relies heavily on BSA whistleblowers to report statutory and regulatory violations, sanctions violations, and other potential threats to national security.
According to the firm’s founder, Nick Oberheiden, PhD, all of the firm’s BSA whistleblower lawyers have senior-level experience handling AML compliance and enforcement matters. “While AML enforcement is a top federal law enforcement priority, federal authorities rely heavily on whistleblowers to come forward,” he says. “By representing bank employees and other individuals who are prepared to come forward under the BSA whistleblower provisions, we aim to use our experience to help the federal government hold violators accountable.”
Dr. Oberheiden says that the firm’s BSA whistleblower lawyers are available to represent individuals who have information about all types of AML violations committed by financial institutions and other entities. “While this includes violations such as failing to submit suspicious activity reports and currency transaction reports, it also includes violations such as failure to comply with OFAC sanctions.” He continues, “While these violations can provide clear grounds for the government to pursue successful enforcement actions, federal prosecutors can only take action when they know that action is warranted.”
Along with handling BSA whistleblower lawsuits, Dr. Oberheiden says that Oberheiden P.C. is also now handling complaints under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) AML Whistleblower Program as well as BSA-related complaints filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and other federal regulators that maintain whistleblower award programs. “The federal BSA/AML enforcement regime is extremely complex, and multiple federal agencies have a hand in enforcing compliance. Our attorneys are prepared to work closely with current or former employees of banks and other entities to evaluate their options and help them make sound decisions under the circumstances at hand.”
While Dr. Oberheiden says there is a lot that prospective BSA whistleblowers need to know in order to make sound decisions, two facts are particularly important. “First, exposing violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act, International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and other pertinent federal statutes is unquestionably the right thing to do.” He continues, “Second, individuals who report violations to the federal government are entitled to stringent confidentiality protections; and, if they engage legal counsel, they can come forward anonymously in some cases.”
Dr. Oberheiden also notes that federal law prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers; and, if an employer discerns a whistleblower’s identity and retaliates illegally, it can face steep penalties.
Although he says that holding bad actors accountable is enough for many individuals who file whistleblower reports with the federal government, Dr. Oberheiden also notes that monetary awards are available in some cases. “The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act entitle individuals to compensation when they file BSA whistleblower lawsuits that lead to monetary sanctions, and FinCEN, the CFTC, and other federal authorities have whistleblower reward programs as well.” For individuals who are interested in seeking financial awards, Dr. Oberheiden says that the firm’s BSA whistleblower attorneys are prepared to work with the government to seek appropriate compensation on their behalf.
Another important fact for potential whistleblowers is that timing-related eligibility criteria apply. “For individuals who are thinking about serving as BSA whistleblowers, it is critical to act promptly. To qualify for whistleblower protections—and potentially qualify for a whistleblower award—an individual must generally be the first to come forward with the information they have in their possession. Additionally, once the government launches an investigation, the BSA’s whistleblower provisions may no longer apply.”
Dr. Oberheiden says that his firm’s BSA whistleblower attorneys are providing contingency-fee representation in all cases, and he encourages anyone who has questions about serving as a BSA whistleblower to contact the firm for a free and confidential consultation.
Nick Oberheiden, Founding Attorney, 888-680-1745 (Office)
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