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FBI investigates Argentine Football Association for fraud and more
The FBI is investigating the Argentine Football Association for possible fraud and money laundering in the U.S.; a woman accused of posing as a registered nurse in Texas and New Mexico faces dozens of charges in both states; a woman in Las Vegas, Nevada, is arrested and charged for bigamy and obtaining more than $100,000 under false pretenses; and Hollywood director Carl Rinsch receives a prison sentence for defrauding streaming giant Netflix out of $11 million.
Written By: Stefanie Hallgren, CFE
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- Fraud Schemes
- Identity Theft
- Money Laundering
37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference keynotes guide the way in the fight against fraud
With more than 5,700 in-person and virtual anti-fraud professionals in attendance, the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference became the second-most attended event in ACFE history. The conference offered attendees more than 90 educational sessions, including prominent keynote speakers whose investigations, films and advocacy serve as beacons of light, guiding the way in the fight against fraud and corruption.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE, Crystal Zuzek, Anna Brahce, CFE, Kelsey Copeland
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Technology
- Whistleblowing and Hotlines
Professional skepticism: An auditor's defense against manipulation tactics
A recent study of fraud offenders suggests they often employ impression management tactics in their interactions with auditors to conceal fraud schemes in financial documents. But auditors have an indispensable tool to defend against these tactics: professional skepticism. The author details the findings of the study and describes how having a skeptical mindset can help auditors beat fraudsters at their game.
Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Career and Professional Development
- Criminology and Psychology
The Six-Dimension Scorecard: A proposed framework for assessing cyberfraud risk
The Six-Dimension Scorecard builds on the traditional Fraud Triangle for today’s digital environment. It helps fraud examiners categorize incidents as behavioral, technical or a mix of both so they can assign the right investigative resources. The author outlines how to apply the scorecard to prioritize cases, coordinate controls across people and technology risks, and clearly explain to leadership why some situations may call for specialized cybersecurity expertise.
Written By: DeAndre Redd, DBA, CFE
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- Examination
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Cento accused of cooking up misleading tomato labels and more
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California accuses well-known Italian food distributor Cento Fine Foods of selling inauthentic, inferior products marketed and labeled as “San Marzano Certified.” Cybersecurity tech firm Group-IB identified GHOST STADIUM as the perpetrator of a scheme that defrauded soccer fans out of $470 million to $1 billion during the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. First VPN was taken down in a coordinated campaign led by authorities in France and the Netherlands with support from Europol and Eurojust. Hui Ka Yan, founder of China-based property developer Evergrande, pleaded guilty to fraud. Federal prosecutors in New York arrested SantaCon President Stefan Pildes amid allegations that he used the widely attended, charity-branded Christmas pub crawl as a fraud vehicle.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Cyberfraud
Supporting the next generation of fraud examiners
The ACFE Foundation awarded $85,000 in scholarships to 23 students who have demonstrated excellence in accounting, finance, business administration or criminal justice. The 2026–2027 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship recipients are pursuing careers in fraud examination and other similar anti-fraud professions and will receive a one-year ACFE membership.
Written By: Anna Brahce, CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
How to successfully pitch fraud analytics to your organization
Anti-fraud professionals are at the forefront of the latest technologies, but many struggle to successfully pitch these investments to management. Here’s how fraud examiners can build a business case for much-needed fraud analytics tools.
Written By: Nancy Freda-Smith, CFE, CPA
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- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
How AI plays by the rules and beats financial control systems
AI-driven fraud removes the irregularities investigators typically depend on, mimicking legitimate behavior so effectively that fraudulent transactions slip past existing controls. This creates a gap in auditability, forcing examiners to rely on deeper behavioral and system-level data as primary evidence. In response, fraud detection must evolve from precedent-based approaches to proactive validation.
Written By: Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., CFE, CPA, Zachary M. Kelley
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- Computers and Technology
- Cyberfraud
Silent exploits: Detecting transactional blind spots that slip past controls
Bad actors evade detection and scale attacks by exploiting overlooked transactional patterns that automated alert systems don’t always recognize. Here’s how to thwart these attacks and elevate anti-fraud defenses with a framework to identify early warning signs and coordinate cross-functional responses.
Written By: Sunny Banerjee, CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Technology
Keith Elliott, CFE
Keith Elliott, CFE, manages corporate and insurance fraud cases as the president and CEO of Reed Research Investigations in Ontario, Canada. A proud father and scuba-diving enthusiast, Elliott also teaches seminars on various fraud topics and has spoken at multiple ACFE Global Fraud Conferences and ACFE Fraud Conference Canada events.
Written By: Anna Brahce, CFE
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- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Professional and Career Development
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