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Fighting Fraud

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In uncertain times the threat of fraud becomes more immediate — and the effects more damaging. How can today’s organizations get ahead of the risks and manage the consequences?

Detection

Without strong detection, fraud can go unnoticed until it’s too late. The result: financial loss, data exposure and lasting reputational damage — making robust, early detection systems essential.


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When Suspicion Becomes Reality: The Importance of Forensic Accounting

Uncovering fraud requires more than suspicion—learn how forensic accounting helps detect, investigate and prevent irregularities before damage is done.

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Efficient Investigations Demand Smarter Data Analytics

The U.S. Department of Justice’s memo urges companies to use data analytics for faster, smarter white-collar investigations or risk heightened enforcement scrutiny.

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Buried Deep: Book Transfers and Sanctions Evasion – Part One

Book transfers raise a special kind of sanctions risk that is difficult to mitigate with standard controls. What are book transfers, how can they be used to evade sanctions and why can the sanctions risk they pose be difficult to mitigate?

Prevention

Mitigating fraud risk begins with anticipating it. Proactive fraud prevention identifies issues before they escalate and fosters accountability and transparency — demonstrating an organization’s commitment to security, integrity and strong governance.


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3 Tips To Help Protect Your Organisation From Fraud

Fraud is a persistent reality of business life, affecting organisations across all sectors. By taking proactive steps to identify risks, strengthen controls and educate employees, businesses can significantly reduce their exposure to fraud and corruption.

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Fiscal Fuel Theft and the Mexican Overview

Fiscal fuel theft in Mexico exploits tax loopholes to evade fuel import taxes, fueling corruption, crime and major compliance and governance risks.

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When Regulators Knock: The Need for a Data-Driven, Proactive Culture in an Unpredictable Environment

The evolving regulatory landscape requires being proactive in compliance, using data as evidence, prioritizing consumer protection and building trust.

Remediation

Defrauded parties look to organizations to take responsibility for their losses and make them whole again. Expert remediation applies complex analysis to assess losses, trace funds, validate claims and support litigation as needed for asset recovery.


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Responding to Short-Seller Allegations

If an investigation is deemed necessary, a robust response with the right team is critical to separating fact from fiction in what can often be long and somewhat rambling short seller reports.

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Responding to Business Email Compromise

Business Email Compromise (“BEC”) occurs when attackers impersonate a trusted member of your organization and create a communication that attempts to trick you or trick your employees into sending money, sharing confidential information, or otherwise changing access to your network or systems.

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​​​Recovering $460 Million from a PFI Ponzi Scheme

FTI Consulting guided Professional Financial Investors, Inc. through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, achieving over $460 million in property sales for creditor recovery.

Controls

Actively managing fraud risks requires an operating environment that includes appropriate and robust internal controls and continually upgraded compliance policies and programs.


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The Price of Innovation: Are Your Systems Putting You at Risk?

AI-driven pricing algorithms enhance efficiency but pose antitrust risks like collusion. A strong compliance framework helps businesses stay protected.

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Smarter Compliance for Payment Service Providers: The Data & Analytics Advantage

Explore how Payment Service Providers can use data and analytics to enhance compliance, reduce risk and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

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The Compliance Paradox: Balancing Oversight and Autonomy

Discover how multinational companies can build resilient compliance frameworks by blending global oversight with agile, market-specific strategies.

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