Monthly Archives - July 2023

operation varsity blues

Movie review: Operation Varsity Blues – unraveling the college admissions scandal

"Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal" is a gripping drama-documentary, directed by Chris Smith, known for his notable documentaries like "Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond" and "Fyre." The film delves into the 2019 college admissions scandal, showcasing the manipulative consultant, William Rick Singer, played brilliantly by Matthew Modine. Modine's...

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fake documents

Fighting the risk of fake documents: proactive measures in the era of advanced technology

With the rise of digital document processing technology, the use of manipulated documents by fraud perpetrators has increased significantly, making it difficult to distinguish genuine documents with the naked eye. According to ACFE's Report to the Nations 2022, fraud perpetrators commonly create fake physical and electronic documents, including altered bank statements,...

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Exploring crimes in the metaverse

“Metaverse” has been one of the latest buzzwords in the field of technology. It is a persistent, well-connected virtual community. The metaverse is a concept that has been popularized in science fiction but is becoming increasingly relevant as advances in technology and virtual worlds become more sophisticated and immersive. The metaverse...

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eudr due diligence

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the need for extensive due diligence

To protect the impact of the EU market on worldwide deforestation and forest degradation, the European Union approved a new legislation on 19 April 2023.  Known as the EU Deforestation Regulation ("EUDR"), it requires operators and traders dealing in certain goods and their derivatives from seven specific commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee,...

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Pre-employment screening: the medical check up of your candidate

Every company would undoubtedly want their employees to be highly productive in order to achieve the company’s desired targets. Therefore, companies would conduct pre-employment screening on their prospective employees before they can join the company. These assessments are not only based on the abilities possessed by the prospective employees but...

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PEP checks

PEP Checks: Safeguarding Your Business from Conflicts of Interest and High-Risk Business Relations

Examination of Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) is an important step for companies in avoiding conflicts of interest and identifying high-risk employees, partners, and even clients. What is a PEP? The definition and criteria for PEPs can vary among organizations, institutions, and countries. However, there are some commonalities in the definition of...

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Whistleblowing: 5 measures companies can take to decrease the fear of retaliation

It is no secret that employees who blow the whistle on wrongdoings are often subjected to horrendous retaliation. This ranges from ostracism, intimidation, and dismissal, to harassment and more. Despite the existence of the whistleblowing system, retaliation often causes employees to be reluctant to report important issues and this would...

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