Fraud Investigation
Fraud takes on many forms and is not limited to obtaining property/monies by deceit. Since the Fraud Act 2006 fraud is defined under three separate classes: fraud by false representation, fraud by failing to disclose information, and fraud by abuse of position. Each of these classes requires the party to have the intention of deceit but it is no longer necessary for anyone to have actually been deceived.
Civil Fraud
In cases of civil fraud, we can investigate the possibility that a business is losing money due to a fraud being perpetrated by one or more of its employees. Our report will focus on the extent of the fraud and the weakness in the system that allowed the fraud to take place and make recommendations how controls can be strengthened.
Criminal Fraud
In cases of criminal fraud, we would usually be instructed on behalf of Defendants accused of fraud. Our report sets out to examine and analyse the evidence prepared by the Crown Prosecution Service and to ensure that the case against the accused is consistent with the evidence brought by the Prosecution.