Fraud has been, is being, and will always be committed, even as the avenues for theft and what is stolen evolves. Where there’s a financial edge to be gained, deception and exploitation will occur. With the maturing of the digital age and the blooming of industry 4.0, workplace fraud takes on sly new shapes; from the sensational and highly televised ponzi schemes, to the banal but still destructive, phishing email.

In this episode we’re joined by former detective, Court recognised expert, and BDO Partner, Forensic Services, Stan Gallo and Executive Director, Forensic Services, Quin Rijnders. Together they discuss what modern workplace fraud looks like in 2021, how to mitigate it, what to do if it happens in your organisation, and how the profile of a white collar fraudster is changing.

Covered in this episode:

· Defining workplace fraud in 2021

· The regularity of fraud in our workplaces

· The relationship between fraud and business size

· Common acts of workplace fraud

· Fraud and COVID-19

· The profile of a white-collar criminal

· The case of Melissa Caddick

· What to do if you suspect fraud in the workplace

· How to involve law enforcement

· Workplace culture and fraud

· Key fraud challenges in a post-COVID 19 environment.

Find out more at https://www.bdo.com.au/en-au/podcasts and send any comments or questions to podcast@bdo.com.au.

Produced by BDO in Australia and The Podcast Boss