OFT calls for more contract tip-offs
28 August 2012
The government’s competition watchdog wants more whistleblowers to come forward in its battle against illegal supply chain arrangements.
A spokesman for the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said its ability to shield whistleblowers from penalties was delivering results.
He told SM: “We will continue to focus on our leniency programme, where whistleblowers can get a 100 per cent cut in their fine. It is a very effective way to get information about price-fixing cartels and will be vital in five new...