In Person Seminar

ACFE Research Institute Annual Meeting

  • Jul 16, 2026 8:30 a.m. EST
  • Boston, MA
Course Level
Overview
Delivered via
In-Person
CPE
Up to 8
ACFE Ethics CPE
ACFE Research Institute Meeting

Description

This 1-day meeting of the ACFE Research Institute (ARI) will focus on cutting-edge research on the detection, deterrence and investigation of fraud and corruption.

Open to academic researchers, anti-fraud practitioners, representatives of government agencies with anti-fraud responsibilities, and anyone else with an interest in fraud research, this meeting will provide a forum where attendees will learn about emerging anti-fraud research, hear proposals for new studies and network with other anti-fraud experts.

*A discounted rate of $280 is available to ACFE Educator Members and ACFE Student Members. To obtain the discount, please contact a Member Service Representative for assistance through chat or by calling 1 (800) 245-3321.

About the ACFE Research Institute

The goal of the ACFE Research Institute is to bring together top researchers, anti-fraud practitioners and government agencies to share knowledge, generate new ideas and contribute to the established body of knowledge in the anti-fraud profession. ARI studies are approved with a goal of developing research that yields practical insights, useful information and new tools for anti-fraud practitioners. The ARI operates under the direction of the ACFE Foundation, whose mission is to increase the body of anti-fraud knowledge. 

Final presentation topics will depend on the specific grant proposals received.

The ARI expressed to potential grant applicants our interest in research on the following topics: 
• Fraud risks associated with generative AI, including deepfakes, voice cloning, synthetic identities, and AI-driven impersonation 
• AI and analytics in fraud detection and investigation, including governance, transparency, and human–AI collaboration 
• Cyberfraud and ransomware, with emphasis on evolving extortion tactics and organizational response strategies 
• ESG reporting fraud and greenwashing, including measurement, assurance, and regulatory-compliance challenges 
• Public-sector and nonprofit fraud trends, especially in grant programs and government assistance disbursements 

Prerequisites

None

You Will Learn How To:

Examine the latest academic research on fraud and corruption.

Review proposals from researchers on new areas of study.

Collaborate with researchers, practitioners and government officials.

Location & Venue

Event Venue

Westin Boston Seaport District (near the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center) Commonwealth Room
425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210

Hotel Information

CPE Information

This seminar provides ethics CPE requirement for CFEs. Learn more about the ethics CPE requirements for CFEs.
CPE Credit: Up to 8
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Live

Credit by Field of Study

Specialized Knowledge: Up to 8

Registration & Fees

Registration Fee:

Educator/Student: $280

Standard: $350

*A discounted rate is available to ACFE Educator Members and ACFE Student Members. To obtain the discount, please contact a Member Service Representative for assistance through chat or by calling 1 (800) 245-3321.

Course Outline (Subject to Change)

  • 8:40 – 9:30 a.m. Research Reports Session 1

    8:40 – 9:00 a.m.
    Consequences of Return-to-Work Orders on Fraud and Whistleblowing
    Presented by Andrea Scheetz, Aaron Wilson and Mark Zhang

    9:00 – 9:20 a.m.
    Corruption in Public Pension Funds
    Presented by Jaejin Lee

    9:20 – 9:30 a.m.
    Same Crime, Different Paths: Insights from Machine Learning Classification on How Gender Influences Fraudulent Behavior
    Presented by Hrishikesh Desai and Steven Muzatko

  • 9:40 – 11:00 a.m. Research Reports Session 2

    9:40 – 10:00 a.m.
    The "Emotional Override": Why AI-Generated Voice Cloning Bypasses Cognitive Skepticism in Older Adults
    Presented by Huong Thi Mai Dao

    10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
    Leniency & Whistleblowing Decisions
    Presented by Alisa G. Brink and Prabin Paudel

    10:20 – 10:40 a.m.
    ESG Report Fraud Greenwashing: Measurement,Assurance and Regulatory-compliance Challenges
    Presented by Eino Teelela Haindongo

    10:40 – 11:00 a.m.
    Evaluating an Automated Supplier Triage Tool for Fraud and Corruption Risk Using Open-Source Intelligence
    Presented by Georgios Papachristou

  • 11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Research Reports Session 3

    11:10 – 11:30 a.m.
    Why Organized Crime is Flooding Canada with Millions of Fake $2 Coins
    Presented by Andrew McIntosh, CFE

    11:30 – 11:50 a.m.
    Governing AI in Fraud Detection: Critical Controls and Workforce Pathways for AI-Enabled Fraud Examination
    Presented by Yueqi Li

    11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
    DeepLure: design and analysis of graph-structured database with fraudulent URLs imitating multiple expertise
    Presented by Anna Nesvijevskaia and Lisa Ferreira

    12:10 – 12:30 p.m.
    AI Assisted Reporting Channels & Whistleblowing Behaviors
    Presented by Benjamin Chapin and Yelin Li

  • 1:40 – 3:00 p.m. Grant Proposals Session 4

    1:40 – 2:00 p.m.
    Assessing Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning Frameworks for Cross-Organizational Fraud Detection
    Presented by Christopher A. Ramezan and Ludwig Christian Schaupp

    2:00 – 2:20 p.m.
    Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Fraud Detection Using Threshold Fully Homomorphic Encryption
    Presented by Alfonza Brown and Jose Contreras

    2:20 – 2:40 p.m.
    Early Fraud-Risk Warning Signs in Minnesota State Grant Programs
    Presented by Katrina M. Fill

    2:40 – 3:00 p.m.
    Does Formal AI Governance Reduce Fraud-Related Losses and Incident Severity?
    Presented by Steven Solieri and Andrew Felo

  • 3:10 – 3:50 p.m. Grant Proposals Session 5

    3:10 – 3:30 p.m.
    Deepfake Detection and Trust-Mediated Evaluation: A Multi-Model Framework for Anti-Fraud Practitioners
    Presented by Raymond Musumba, MSc, CFE

    3:30 – 3:50 p.m.
    Chinese Online Illicit Markets and Cyber Fraud Groups: A Computational Analysis on Telegram Chat Logs
    Presented by Dr. You Zhou, Dr. Ausma Bernot and Dr. Andrew Childs

Policies

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Event Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to unforeseen circumstances, ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary.

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