### Question
Can you define what whistleblower means?


### Answer
**Whistleblower** is defined as the following in *31 U.S.C. § 5323*:

> any individual who provides, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly who provide, information relating to a violation of this subchapter or subchapter III to the employer of the individual or individuals, including as part of the job duties of the individual or individuals, or to the Secretary or the Attorney General

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 5323*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-MONEY > CHAPTER 53-MONETARY TRANSACTIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-RECORDS AND REPORTS ON MONETARY INSTRUMENTS TRANSACTIONS**

