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On April 15, 2024, the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (\u201cDOJ\u201d) announced a \u201cPilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosure for Individuals\u201d (the \u201cProgram\u201d). The Program aims to incentivize responsible individuals to disclose their misconduct and cooperate with the DOJ\u2019s investigations and prosecutions involving corporate misconduct. As part of this, DOJ will extend non-prosecution agreements (\u201cNPA\u2019s\u201d) to eligible individuals who provide actionable, original information about criminal conduct that might otherwise go undetected or be impossible to prove. <\/p>\n

The Program aims to motivate companies to establish robust compliance protocols that empower them to proactively prevent, detect, and remediate and report misconduct. If the Program is proven effective, it is expected to incentivize companies\u2019 decisions regarding the timing and necessity of self-disclosure regarding potential misconduct. <\/p>\n

Voluntary Self-Disclosure Criteria and Applicable Violations.<\/strong>
\nUnder the Program, voluntary disclosure must contain original information, meaning non-public information, not previously known to the Criminal Division, or any component of the DOJ. Additionally, individuals must fully cooperate and provide substantial assistance, and make truthful and complete disclosure. Disclosure must be voluntary, meaning that there was no (1) prior government request related to the subject matter, (2) no preexisting disclosure obligation to any federal agency, and (3) no government investigation or threat of imminent disclosure. <\/p>\n

Furthermore, the Program covers a range of violations associated mostly with financial institutions and large companies (50 or more employees), and public companies, including:
\n\u2022\tViolations by financial institutions, their insiders, or agents, including schemes involving money laundering and criminal compliance related schemes.
\n\u2022\tViolations related to integrity of financial markets involving financial institutions, investment advisors, or funds, or public or large private companies.
\n\u2022\tForeign corruption schemes including violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (\u201cFCPA\u201d) and associated to money laundering statutes.
\n\u2022\tHealth care fraud or illegal health care kickbacks committed by or through public or private companies.
\n\u2022\tFederal contract fraud schemes.
\n\u2022\tDomestic corruption schemes involving bribes or kickbacks to domestic public officials.<\/p>\n

Ineligible Individuals for the Program.<\/strong>
\nThe Program excludes CEOs, CFOs, high-raking foreign officials, domestic officials at any level to receive NPA\u2019s. Additionally, individuals are ineligible if they orchestrated or led the scheme, have a prior felony conviction or a conviction involving fraud or dishonesty.<\/p>\n

DRT Commentary<\/strong>
\nThe Program reflects another step in the DOJ\u2019s endeavor to encourage voluntary self-disclosure and robust comprehensive compliance programs. However, the possibility of securing an NPA might motivate whistleblowers to bypass internal company reporting and directly approach the DOJ. <\/p>\n

To mitigate this risk, companies should prioritize the establishment of policies and protocols that promote internal reporting of suspected misconduct and ensure swift assessments of whether self-disclosure to authorities is recommended. With the increased likelihood of whistleblowers approaching the DOJ ahead of the company, this factor should be considered in any decision regarding self-disclosure.<\/p>\n

DRT has extensive experience in counseling individuals and organizations in their efforts to implement internal policies and protocols to report suspected violations of U.S. laws.
\n* By Michael Diaz, Jr., Isabela Hern\u00e1ndez-Peredo Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n

** This newsletter is not intended to serve as legal advice. No legal opinions are intended, nor should any be inferred. You are welcome to contact us to discuss legal solutions tailored to your needs and the specific circumstances of your situation. <\/p>\n

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