Counterfeiting is a problem for many industries on a global scale. No industry and country are free from the threat of counterfeiting. According to a report by the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the International Chamber of Commerce, the global economic value of counterfeiting and piracy is predicted to reach...
According to Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a Ponzi scheme is an illegal business practice, in which a new investor’s money is used to make payments to previous investors. Typical Ponzi schemes will require an initial investment and promise a large profit with little to no risk. To gain...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), counterfeit medicine is a medicine that has been deliberately and deceitfully labeled in order to mislead users over its identity and/or origins. In Indonesia, the Minister of Health of Indonesia through MoH Decree No. 1010/2008 defines counterfeit medicines as drugs which are manufactured...
Fraud risk is universally faced by all size of organizations. Unfortunately, these threats often come from dishonest people who have been hired by the companies to carry out their businesses. According to a 2016 fraud survey conducted by the Association of Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Indonesia Chapter and White Collar Crime...
Fraud, unethical behaviors, or dishonest activities within a company cannot be avoided completely. However, they can be minimized when it provides a formal reporting policy such as a whistleblowing system for all employees. This will help the company to be well-informed on fraudulent activities inside and prevent its employees or...
Fraud risks are a common type of risk that every company faces. It can bring a devastating impact for both business and public, from draining financial resources to a damaged reputation. When the risk is overlooked, it can put the company in a vulnerable situation. Measure your company’s fraud health...
Fake degree business has been practiced for years in Indonesia. In this developing country, pursuing a tertiary education after graduating from high school is still preferred because any post-secondary education’s degree is almost a prerequisite for getting a good job and it is even a mandatory requirement when applying for...
Great employees are one of the company’s most valuable assets that will lead to business success. However, with today’s global economy and workforce, finding the right employee can be very challenging. Research has shown that more than 50% of all resumes contain data inaccuracies which make employers can no longer...
