Internal investigation missteps

An internal investigation is generally the first step to detect employee fraud. But it is not always easy. There are many missteps that can derail any investigation. In this article, some of the most common missteps are presented. They are: 1. investigative team bias, 2. suspect is not cut off, 3. e...

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Published in:Risk management 2010-01, Vol.57 (1), p.18
Main Authors: Mohr, Tim, Rao, Nidhi
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Background checks
Criminal investigations
Employee problems
Evidence
Fraud
Fraud investigation
Internal auditing
Interviews
Investigations
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Summary:An internal investigation is generally the first step to detect employee fraud. But it is not always easy. There are many missteps that can derail any investigation. In this article, some of the most common missteps are presented. They are: 1. investigative team bias, 2. suspect is not cut off, 3. evidence mishandling, 4. limited background checks, and 5. early suspect interviewing.
ISSN:0035-5593