DOJ and Postal Service bring first charges – and make first whistleblower payment – under new Whistleblower Rewards Program

By Lisa P. Rumin and Phoebe Flint on February 11, 2026

Posted In DOJ Developments, Mergers & Acquisitions

On January 29, 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and United States Postal Service announced a $1 million payment to a whistleblower for reporting information about a criminal antitrust violation. The payment is the first under the DOJ’s and Postal Service’s new Whistleblower Rewards Program and was announced just six months after the program launched in July 2025.

Learn more about the announcement here.

Tags: United States Postal Service, US Department of Justice, whistleblower, Whistleblower Rewards Program

Lisa P. Rumin
Lisa P. Rumin focuses her practice on antitrust, regulatory and litigation matters. She assists clients across a variety of industries and has represented numerous clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Lisa advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, including obtaining clearance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as counsels clients on issues regarding antitrust compliance, pricing, and distribution. Read Lisa Rumin's full bio here.

Phoebe Flint
Phoebe Flint focuses her practice on antitrust matters. Read Phoebe Flint's full bio.

DOJ and Postal Service bring first charges – and make first whistleblower payment – under new Whistleblower Rewards Program

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