MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., ESQ.) , criminal defence lawyer and forensic auditor, assists public and private entities as well as individuals with criminal matters, administrative supervision and enforcement cases, and internal and external investigations. There are various authorities which a client may be dealing with. It is crucial…
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Very few organizations actively audit for Fraud. Rather, their auditors are content to conduct financial, operational and compliance audits and to investigate Fraud only when symptoms are so egregious that fraud is suspected.…
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The five (5) ways to eliminate Fraud opportunities are: (1) having good internal controls; (2) discouraging collusion between employees and customers or vendors and clearly informing vendors and other outside contacts of your company’s policies against fraud; (3) monitoring employees and providing a hotline (whistle-blowing system) for anonymous tips; (4)…
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Creating a culture of honesty, openness, and assistance includes three (3) factors: (1) hiring honest people and providing fraud awareness training; (2) creating a positive work environment, which means having a well-defined code of conduct, having an open-door policing, not operating on a crisis basis, and having a low-fraud atmosphere;…
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Most organizations do not have a comprehensive approach to preventing and deterring Fraud. In fact, most companies don’t think about fraud until they experience one. When fraud occurs, they go into crisis mode, investigate and try to resolve the fraud, and then wait until another fraud occurs. A more comprehensive…
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Corporate fraud refers to deceptive and illegal activities carried out by individuals or entities within a corporation or organization for financial gain or to misrepresent the company's financial status. Criminal law comes into play when these fraudulent activities involve violations of criminal statutes and regulations.…
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Financial crime risk management involves strategies and practices that organizations implement to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with various types of financial crimes. These crimes can include fraud, money laundering, bribery, corruption, insider trading, and more. The goal of financial crime risk management is to prevent these criminal activities,…
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Investigations, Compliance, and Defence are crucial aspects of managing and addressing various forms of financial crime and misconduct within organizations. These three components work together to prevent, detect, respond to, and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes such as fraud, money laundering, corruption, and other illicit activities.…
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"Forensic and Financial Crime" refers to the intersection of forensic investigation techniques and financial crime prevention and detection. It involves applying forensic methodologies and investigative practices to uncover, analyze, and address financial misconduct, fraud, money laundering, corruption, and other illicit financial activities.…
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"Forensic Technology and Discovery Services" refers to the integration of forensic technologies and services for discovery or evidence gathering in legal matters. It involves the use of modern technologies and methods to collect, analyze, and present digital and physical evidence in legal proceedings, disputes, or investigations.…
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