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Whistleblowers: Public heroes, corporate villains
Whistleblowers courageously speak out despite being met with employment backlash, condemnation and exclusion. The author explores legal protections afforded to whistleblowers and considerations they should weigh before speaking out.
Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Government Fraud
- Whistleblowing and Hotlines
Scam compound operator indicted for fraud and more
In a sweeping indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Chen Zhi, the 37-year-old chair of Cambodia-based Prince Holding Group, is accused of masterminding one of the largest forced labor and cryptocurrency fraud operations in modern history. Austrian ex-property tycoon René Benko has been sentenced to two years in prison. Messaging platform Discord has revealed that approximately 70,000 users may have had their official identification photos exposed following a cyberattack on a third-party age verification provider. Wendy Osefo, a sociology professor at Wesleyan University and cast member of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” was arrested in Maryland alongside her husband, Eddie, on 16 counts of insurance fraud.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
- Cyberfraud
Thai woman accused of blackmailing monks in three-year scheme totaling $11.9 million and more
In a scandal that’s shaken Thailand’s Buddhist community, police arrested a woman known as “Ms. Golf” in July 2025 for a three-year scheme in which she allegedly blackmailed monks after having sexual relationships with them.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Schemes
Juliette Gust, CFE
Juliette Gust, CFE, got her start fighting fraud in the hospitality industry. Since then, the current lead investigator for tech company ABB Motion has conducted bribery, money laundering and embezzlement investigations across the globe. She also founded ethics hotline and case management system company Ethics Suite.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Career and Professional Development
- Investigation
Making trouble for corruption
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala earned the moniker “Okonjo the troublemaker” for her fierceness in fighting corruption as finance minister of Nigeria. The economist and director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) talks to Fraud Magazine about battling corruption in the most populous country in Africa.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Government Fraud
Finding common ground at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
More than 5,400 fraud examiners from across the globe traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, or tuned in virtually for the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference this past June. There, keynote speakers drew connections to fraud examiners and extolled their work to reduce fraud and corruption worldwide.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Paul Zikmund, CFE
Chief Resiliency Officer Paul Zikmund, CFE, achieved his dream job protecting real estate company Berkadia from embezzlement and financial statement fraud. He’s investigated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations and enjoys reading books related to the anti-fraud profession.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
The data detective
The trove of leaked files from the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers exposed the secret offshore financial dealings of the global elite. Digging through those terabytes of data were hundreds of reporters led by Marina Walker Guevara. The Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist talks to Fraud Magazine about managing news media collaborations, data investigations and the urgency for stories that hold the powerful to account.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Bribery and Corruption
- Computers and Technology
Investigating fraud and corruption in Bangladesh
In this second installment in our series on fraud examinations around the world, an anonymous complaint from an employee sparked an in-depth investigation into allegations of corruption in the bidding process for a large-scale infrastructure project in Bangladesh. The author recounts the intricacies of the case and provides invaluable insight into conducting fraud examinations in this developing country.
Written By: Radhika Vohra, CFE
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Bribery and Corruption
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Data-driven compliance: A new frontier for anti-bribery and anti-corruption risk programs
Despite significant regulatory advancements and the availability of innovative tools, many anti-bribery and corruption compliance teams avoid implementing data-driven strategies. The author emphasizes the necessity of embracing an innovative approach to address these risks in the wake of evolving regulatory and enforcement demands.
Written By: Rajesh Melappalayam, CFE
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Bribery and Corruption
- Data Analytics
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