Bradley Birkenfeld

Bradley Birkenfeld is a former American banker who worked for UBS, a Swiss bank. He exposed how the bank helped wealthy clients hide assets and avoid taxes, which was illegal. His whistleblowing revealed widespread tax evasion and prompted increased government crackdown on offshore banking secrecy. In recognition, Birkenfeld received a substantial reward from the U.S. government for his role in exposing these practices. His actions highlighted ethical issues in banking and contributed to reforms in global financial transparency and tax enforcement.