Qui Tam Whistleblower

A Qui Tam whistleblower is an individual who reports suspected wrongdoing, especially in government contracts or healthcare, to authorities. The term comes from a Latin phrase meaning “who as well” and allows private citizens to file lawsuits on behalf of the government if they have evidence of fraud. If successful, the whistleblower may receive a portion of the recovered funds as a reward. This legal provision is designed to encourage accountability and protect the public interest by enabling ordinary people to expose fraud without fear of retaliation.