The Department of Justice has posted the first press release since joining a whistleblower lawsuit against Oracle.

The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Oracle under the False Claims Act on July 29 alleging the company defrauded the government on a General Services Administration software contract that was in effect from 1998 to 2006. The Justice Department claims that Oracle overcharged GSA which cost hundreds of million dollars in sales. The software company was required under contract to provide the same markdowns to government that it does commercial customers.

“We take seriously allegations that a government contractor has dealt dishonestly with the United States,” said assistant attorney general for the Civil Division of the Department of Justice Tony West. “When contractors misrepresent their business practices to the government, taxpayers suffer.”

If you have witnessed fraud against the government, you may be able to file a Qui Tam lawsuit against that company. These lawsuits return millions of taxpayer dollars every year. Contact the Qui Tam Lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 today.