Whistleblower
Coverage of Whistleblower in the Nexus archive.
- Met police whistleblower forced to work alongside racist male colleague who called a rape victim a 'slut' wins payout
A Metropolitan Police whistleblower was forced to work with a racist male colleague who used a derogatory term against a rape victim. The whistleblower received a payout following the incident.
- Richburg Fire Chief resigns amid state law enforcement investigation
Richburg Fire Chief Stewart T. Melton resigned amid a state law enforcement investigation into potential fraud or criminal activity. He was placed on leave after a whistleblower's report and later hired as chief administrator by the Chester Fire District. The investigation by SLED continues.
- Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s streets?
A whistleblower claims DEA agents allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills into Albuquerque to facilitate a larger drug-trafficking bust, raising questions about potential legal violations and public safety risks amid the city's ongoing opioid crisis.
- Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s streets?
A whistleblower alleges that DEA agents allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills to enter Albuquerque, New Mexico, in an attempt to secure a larger drug-trafficking bust. The claim, detailed in an Associated Press story, highlights concerns about public safety amid Albuquerque's ongoing opioid crisis.
- 'Careless People' author accuses Meta of 'punishing' whistleblower
The author of a tell-all book titled 'Careless People' accuses Meta of punishing a whistleblower and using her as an example to deter future disclosures.
- Rory Kennedy revisits Boeing in new film sparked by whistleblower’s death: ‘We’ve got to stay at this’
Rory Kennedy's new film revisits Boeing through the story of John Barnett, a whistleblower who died by suicide in 2024. Barnett was a quality inspector at Boeing and was known as 'Swampy' for his Louisiana roots.
- KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears
KPMG admitted to leaking Optus' confidential information during a bid for a Telstra audit contract. The firm also surveilled a whistleblower's laptop and dismissed the individual as having 'workplace grievances', according to a parliamentary inquiry.
- KPMG Australia accused of ‘culture of fear, retribution’ in bruising hearing
KPMG Australia faces accusations of fostering a 'culture of fear, retribution' during a hearing. The firm's former head of audit admitted to senators that KPMG accessed a whistleblower's laptop.
- EU staff call in ethics watchdog over whistleblower ‘witch-hunt’
EU staff have called in an ethics watchdog to investigate claims of a 'witch-hunt' against whistleblowers. Trade unions at the European Economic and Social Committee demand an independent assessment of the EU ombudsman.
- DOGE plan would have marked 2.7M living people as dead: Whistleblower
A whistleblower alleges that a DOGE plan aimed to mark 2.7 million living people as dead as part of an immigration enforcement initiative.
- ‘DOGE’ wanted to declare 2.7 million people ‘dead’ at Social Security: whistleblower
A whistleblower alleges that DOGE wanted to declare 2.7 million people 'dead' at Social Security. This is the third claim of illegal activity by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.
- Nauru issues rare statement after whistleblower alleges violent threats against Australia’s non-citizens
The Nauruan government denied allegations of violent threats against non-citizens, describing its citizens as 'friendly' after a whistleblower's claims emerged. The statements followed an MP's reference to a $2.5bn deal between Australia and Nauru involving former Australian detainees.
- He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut
A whistleblower exposed issues with the cryptocurrency DOGE, leading to retaliatory actions against him. The incident highlights risks faced by individuals reporting problems in tech projects.
- Meta legal action forces Facebook whistleblower to sit in silence
Meta has taken legal action to prevent a Facebook whistleblower from speaking publicly. The whistleblower is being forced to remain silent due to the company's legal measures.
- CFTC seeks to reverse settlement deal with Gemini
The CFTC is attempting to reverse a settlement agreement with cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, alleging that the Biden administration's complaint was based on a whistleblower's claims that Gemini inflated trading activity to manipulate user demand.
- One went to prison for the truth: hundreds are about to get paid for insurrection
The article discusses approximately 1,600 individuals involved in an insurrection who are reportedly set to receive payments, while contrasting this with someone who went to prison for revealing the truth about these events. The headline suggests an ironic or critical perspective on this outcome.
- Police probe claims of 'family voting' in local elections after whistleblower says illegal practice was rife
A whistleblower has come forward alleging 'family voting' in local elections, prompting a police investigation into the claims of illegal voting practices. The probe aims to determine the validity of the allegations and potential electoral fraud. The incident raises concerns about election integrity.
- Minnesota investigators were 'bullied' into burying Somali childcare scam TEN YEARS ago before Tim Walz shut down anti-fraud office, whistleblower claims
A whistleblower claims Minnesota investigators were pressured to conceal a Somali childcare scam ten years ago, which occurred before Governor Tim Walz dissolved an anti-fraud office. The allegations suggest systemic suppression of fraud investigations in the state.
- Trump applauds Senate Republican’s effort to expunge 2019 impeachment
President Trump praised Senator Rick Scott for introducing a resolution to expunge his 2019 impeachment, which stemmed from allegations of an illegal quid-pro-quo with Ukraine's leader. The resolution criticized the impeachment trial's legitimacy and accused a whistleblower of potential bias.
- Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump impeachment
Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, referred two officials to the Justice Department for potential criminal action. The officials include a government watchdog and a whistleblower whose complaint initiated President Trump's first impeachment.
- Cancelled safety upgrades on Sydney light rail would have only cost $2.2m, whistleblower claims after fatal incidents
A former Transdev employee claims canceled safety upgrades for Sydney's light rail, which would have cost $2.2m, were prioritized to save costs despite a 2023 fatal incident. The NSW government is urged to investigate if its transport department refused to share costs for sensors detecting people in coupling areas between trams.
- Chipotle whistleblower claims chain is about to send prices skyrocketing: 'Beware'
A Chipotle whistleblower alleges the chain is planning significant price hikes, warning customers to be cautious. The claim suggests potential major increases in menu prices soon.
- Sydney light rail trialled sensors after death but scrapped project due to cost before second fatality, whistleblower claims
Transdev, operator of Sydney's light rail, allegedly scrapped a sensor project after the first fatality in 2023 due to cost, despite trialing the technology. A whistleblower claims the project was halted before a second death in 2025, while Transdev denies shelving the assessment.