Who we are:

The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence.
There are currently more than 50,000 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

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.

Stock Fraud Trial Opens

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.