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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 actually works.

Timmy van der Mescht ● March 2026 ● 1 min read

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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

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…

Fraud Investigation 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

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

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

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…

Fraud Investigation 1 min read