(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.
