Anatomy of a fraud investigation : from detection to prosecution /
Stephen Pedneault.
- New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
- xiv, 194 p.: 24 cm.
Includes bibliographic references and index
First indications (they`re doing what?) -- The importance of planning (maximizing desired outcomes) -- Collecting the evidence (a.k.a. "the raid") -- Reviewing the evidence (the day after) -- Electronic evidence considerations (computers, files, and communications) -- Interviewing (responding to tears) -- Importance of documentation (keeping track of things) -- Further investigative measures (obtaining more evidence) -- Tracking down leads (the plot thickens) -- Drawing conclusions (what does it all show?) -- Confronting the suspect ("I didn`t do anything wrong") -- Documenting the investigation (your written report) -- Working towards a resolution ("I don`t want to go to prison") -- Case closed! --
"Most fraud cases, especially thefts and embezzlements, never make it into the public eye. Those that do grab the media`s attention merely report the end result of weeks, months, and even years of investigative procedures. For experienced and inexperienced fraud professionals alike, there is little available to keep abreast of the latest fraud tactics." "Providing unparalleled insights into what takes place during a