The Investigative Process of White-Collar Crimes

The Investigative Process of White-Collar Crimes

The investigative process is essential for uncovering crimes, particularly white-collar crimes. These are crimes committed by individuals, organizations or public officials for financial gain, often without resorting to violence. Edwin Sutherland, one of the pioneers in this field, recognized the complex nature of these offenses. 

Read More

Refusing to Retreat Into the Dark

Refusing to Retreat Into the Dark

The motto for the virtual 31st Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference June 21-26 is “Light the Way.” Howard Wilkinson had to keep increasing the size and intensity of his light to near-blinding brightness to prod Danske Bank and its regulators to investigate the frauds that were occurring under their noses. The latest issue of Fraud Magazine’s cover story on Wilkinson illustrates just how difficult it can be for whistleblowers to get people to see frauds happening right in front of them.

Read More

Tunisian Government Launches a New Anti-Fraud Award Program

Tunisian Government Launches a New Anti-Fraud Award Program

Since 2011, Tunisia has been engaged in a relentless fight against fraud and corruption. An institutional and legal arsenal has been put in place to carry out this endless fight. The new constitution of 2014 has established an independent commission: The Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Commission, whose main prerogative is to contribute to policies of good governance, as well as preventing and fighting corruption.

Read More

Theranos’ Appeal Not Enough to Cover Up Massive Alleged Fraud

Theranos’ Appeal Not Enough to Cover Up Massive Alleged Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Theranos, a Silicon Valley company founded on supposedly revolutionary, portable blood testing technology, its founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, and its former President Ramesh Balwani with fraud this week related to false statements and representations made while raising more than $700 million from investors.

Read More