Fraud investigations

Fraud investigations are conducted under many circumstances – relevant to the lawful obligations or objectives of the organisations conducting them. The purpose might be disciplinary or prosecution and the objective might also include fraud risk management, such as fraud prevention, fraud reduction or fraud awareness.

Investigation might reveal threats or vulnerabilities that with appropriate treatment could be controlled, monitored or even eliminated. We offer consultation and training to cater for the requirements of individual organisations

Fraud course enquiry enquiry

Fraud Act 2006

Target audience

Those involved in investigations of fraud and fraudulent business activity

Aim

To enable delegates to identify and prove offences under the Act

Course content

Delegates should be able to:

  • understand what legislation the Act repeals and what remains
  • describe offences set out in the Act
  • understand the meaning of terms used within the Act
  • discuss "dishonesty" and understand R v Ghosh application
  • describe potential applications of the Act to their own field
  • identify "points to prove" in fraud offences
  • identify key activities such as preparation, commission and after-event actions that prove "guilty state of mind"
  • explain penalties

Delivery

PowerPoint presentation, flipchart explanation, group discussion, practical examples and case studies

Associated courses

Conducting investigations
Interviewing
Internal investigations

Information service

Fraud support information
Support information for investigators