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Azizur Rahman
25 March 2013
The National Fraud Authority estimated in its latest figures (January 2011) that fraud is costing the UK over £38 billion per year. We are certainly seeing an increase in heavyweight fraud allegation...
Azizur Rahman
13 March 2013
Now more than ever, the authorities have the tools at their disposal to investigate and punish corporate wrongdoing. The huge fines being handed out are testimony to this. Compliance is the best insur...
Azizur Rahman
13 March 2013
Rolls-Royce, Europe’s largest maker of commercial aircraft engines, has appointed someone to review its anti-corruption procedures because allegations of bribery dating back many years have now come t...
Azizur Rahman
13 March 2013
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is being split into two later this year. But will the changes mean its duties will be carried out more effectively? Or will it be a case of new names, same old p...
Azizur Rahman
13 March 2013
The technology is now available to detect fraud by scanning huge amounts of data in the blink of an eye. But that does not mean humans can leave it to the computers to come down hard on those suspecte...
Azizur Rahman
13 March 2013
The Vatican has found itself in an unenviable position due to suspicions of money laundering. But what exactly is money laundering? How can someone defend themselves when accused of it? And what can b...
Azizur Rahman
27 February 2013
It has been announced with great fanfare that the National Crime Agency is to swing into action in 2013. But what will it mean for the investigation of economic crime? And will it lead to any changes ...
Azizur Rahman
27 February 2013
HMRC has been voicing its concerns on tax avoidance. Here we look at the issue and examine the role of COP9 in the tax man’s attempts to chase revenue.