News and analysis on the global fight against fraud
In one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in the history of the United Kingdom, more than 900 post office branch managers were wrongly accused of theft or fraud due to a flawed computer system called Horizon. This scandal, which unfolded between 1999 and 2015, has had profound consequences, including imprisonment, financial ruin and other tragic outcomes.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWhite-collar crime, an insidious and complex category of offenses, extends far beyond the conventional image of criminal activity. Understanding white-collar crime is crucial for individuals and finance, law and security professionals in our interconnected world. This guide delves into the multifaceted landscape of white-collar offenses, illuminating the covert operations that underpin them.
Read MoreReality is simply based in fact, whether it be an event or transaction. A fraudster’s movement is a documented reality. Reality, or the truth, is simply confirmed by documentation, digital footprints and verifiable eyewitnesses, which can be pieced together to reveal the factual timeline. This has now become a natural law in a technologically driven society where a person’s movements, swipes, likes, interests and all other relevant personal metadata is collected to identify an individual.
Read MoreIn this episode, Larry Nielsen, a detective who has spent the last several years teaching himself about cryptocurrencies, shares advice for fraud examiners who are interested in expanding their toolkits to accommodate cryptocurrency investigations. He also discusses some of his experiences tracing cryptocurrencies in both a law enforcement capacity and as a consultant.
Read MoreNews and analysis on the global fight against fraud.
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