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Fraud Investigation
The Red Flags Most Businesses Miss Until It’s Too Late
After 22 years investigating fraud, I've learned that fraud is almost never invisible. It announces itself — but…
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Corporate Security
Building a Fraud-Resistant Culture: Beyond the Policy Document
Every organisation I've investigated had a fraud policy. Most had a code of conduct. And still, fraud occurred.…
Corporate Security 1 min read
Forensic Tools
Analysing Bank Records: What Every CFE Knows (And Fraudsters Hope You Don’t)
Bank record analysis is one of the most powerful forensic techniques in financial crime investigation — and one…
Forensic Tools 1 min read
Compliance & GRC
FICA, POPIA & Anti-Fraud Obligations: A Practical Guide for South African Businesses
FICA, POPIA, PRECCA — South African businesses face a complex compliance landscape. Most understand they have obligations, but…
Compliance & GRC 1 min read
Fraud Investigation
Construction Fraud: The Most Under-Reported Crime in South Africa
The South African construction sector loses an estimated 10–15% of project value to fraud annually. Ghost workers, phantom…
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Forensic Tools
Written Statement Analysis: Reading Between the Lines of Deception
A written statement is more than a record of events — it's a window into the writer's mind.…
Forensic Tools 1 min read
Corporate Security
Whistleblower Programmes That Actually Work: Lessons from the Field
Tips are the leading method of fraud detection, yet most corporate whistleblower programmes are profoundly dysfunctional. Here's what…
Corporate Security 1 min read