# 31 C.F.R. § 1010.930 (2026): Rewards for informants

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P1010_S1010_930

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 C.F.R. § 1010.930 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rewards for informants
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 31 CFR: Money and Finance: Treasury / Chapter X: FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY / Part 1010: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Subpart J: Miscellaneous / § 1010.930: § 1010.930   Rewards for informants.

## Text

(a) If an individual provides original information which leads to a recovery of a criminal fine, civil penalty, or forfeiture, which exceeds $50,000, for a violation of the provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act or of this chapter, the Secretary may pay a reward to that individual.
(b) The Secretary shall determine the amount of the reward to be paid under this section; however, any reward paid may not be more than 25 percent of the net amount of the fine, penalty or forfeiture collected, or $150,000, whichever is less.
(c) An officer or employee of the United States, a State, or a local government who provides original information described in paragraph (a) in the performance of official duties is not eligible for a reward under this section.

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