Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli takes a look at whether the recently-announced Public Sector Fraud Authority will be effective. Spring, as they say, has sprung. It is the season for new beginnings. So it is perhaps appropriate that the government chose its Spring Statement to announce its latest attempt to tackle fraud. […]
What is a misdemeanour offence? So, what exactly is a misdemeanour offence? A misdemeanour is a criminal charge that can be punishable by imprisonment for up to one year or less. These types of offences are typically petty crimes, such as public intoxication, disorderly conduct, trespassing, and vandalism. Misdemeanour offences usually don't result in jail […]
Fraud and economic crime rates have boomed amid the COVID-19 pandemic as organisations have been forced to rapidly adjust their long-established processes.
Week by week, more countries partially or wholly ban the usage of cryptocurrencies. Why are regulations suddenly tightening, and what does the future hold?
Holmes was convicted on January 3 on three counts of fraud and one count of conspiring to defraud private investors in the blood-testing company. She currently remains free on a $500,000 bond secured by properties. According to court filings, Holmes plans to ask the judge overseeing her case to overturn her convictions. If the judge […]
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