Established in 1981
Fraud Analysis and Risk Assessment
Federal and State Taxes Preparation
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
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Who we are:
The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence.
There are currently more than 20,000 CFEs worldwide. As experts in the four major areas of fraud, CFEs are trained to identify the warning signs and red flags that indicate evidence of fraud and fraud risk.
To become a CFE, one must pass a rigorous examination administered by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), meet specific education and professional requirements, exemplify the highest moral and ethical standards and agree to abide by the CFE Code of Professional Ethics.
The FBI officially recognizes the CFE credential as a critical skill.
The U.S. Department of Defense officially recognizes the CFE credential.
Forensic Audits and Special Investigations Unit (FSI) for the Government Accountability Office announced that all professionals in the FSI unit must obtain their CFE credential.
(from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners http://acfe.com)
Fraud News
Ex-Credit Suisse Broker Gets 5 Years Prison
Reuters
A federal judge sentenced former Credit Suisse Group AG broker Eric Butler to five years in prison and a $5 million fine for fraudulently selling risky securities to corporate clients, causing what prosecutors said were $1.12 billion of losses.
General Re Settles Federal Charges in AIG Case
Washington Post
General Re, a reinsurer owned by Berkshire Hathaway, agreed last week to pay $92 million to settle federal charges that it helped American International Group orchestrate a massive fraud, concocting sham deals that allowed AIG to overstate its financial strength.
Disgraced Girls Basketball Coach Now Charged with Fraud
Seattle P-I
A disgraced elite girl's basketball coach is facing federal fraud charges following allegations that he had been abusing a dead child's identity for years. Tony D. Giles, a registered sex offender, was arrested Friday on allegations that he was trying to secure Social Security benefits for an infant who died five decades ago, according to charging documents filed in the U.S. District Court at Seattle.
U.S. Oversight Of Iraq Police Training Firm Faulted
The New York Times/Reuters
The U.S. State Department has consistently failed to properly monitor defence contractor DynCorp International's $2.5 billion, five-year-old effort to train Iraqi police, a government audit found on Monday.
Philadelphia Inquirer
The first witness at the $26 million stock-fraud trial was identified as "UC 347." Medium build, a little stocky, thick head of brown hair. He looked nondescript, and no wonder. UC stands for undercover agent, and the 14-year FBI veteran testified yesterday against a Toronto man, George Georgiou, accused of organizing a scheme to manipulate the prices of four stocks.
Miami-Dade Clinic Owner Held on Medicare Fraud Charges
The Miami Herald
The Miami-Dade man hasn't held a steady job in more than a decade. Yet Ihosvany Marquez spent millions of dollars on a fleet of Lamborghinis, Bentleys and other luxury cars, along with thoroughbred horses and diamond jewelry, authorities say, all with your tax dollars.
U.S. Task Force Targets 4 Types of Financial Crimes
The New York Times/Reuters
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said a new inter-agency task force is focussing on halting fraud involving mortgages, securities, economic stimulus programs and government bailouts.
Former N.L. Politician Gets 22 Months for Fraud
St. John's Telegram
Former Newfoundland politician Jim Walsh was sentenced to 22 months in prison Wednesday on corruption charges. Last month, provincial court Judge David Orr convicted Walsh — a former transportation and tourism minister — of fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust by a public officer. He acquitted Walsh on a third charge of bribery.
Former Dean Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Evasion
BND.com/Associated Press
The former education dean at the University of Louisville (Ky.) has pleaded guilty to nine charges of pilfering more than $2 million from two universities and tax evasion spanning a six-year period.
Canada Police Search for 'Chinese Warren Buffett'
Reuters
Canadian police issued an arrest warrant January 6 for a man who promoted himself as the "Chinese Warren Buffett" but is accused in Canada of operating a C$30 million (US$29 million) Ponzi scheme.
Massive Cyber-Fraud Ring Exposed
InfoSecurity.com
Nineteen individuals have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud after the FBI alleged a cybercrime conspiracy costing victims more than $15 million.
(from ACFE Fraud Newsletter)
