Software engineers have faced moral dilemmas when pressured to engage in illegal activities at work. The article presents three case studies: Nishad Singh's involvement in the FTX fraud, a Frank engineer's refusal to fake customer data, and Pollen's CEO pushing for double charges on customers, highlighting the potential consequences of compliance versus integrity in the tech industry.

The article discusses the effectiveness of the False Claims Act in incentivizing whistleblowers to report fraud, particularly in the context of Medicare. It highlights a study by Jetson Leder-Luis which quantifies the substantial financial benefits and deterrent effects of such whistleblowing cases, demonstrating that private enforcement can significantly reduce fraud while costing the public very little.