In cases of occupational fraud, the perpetrators not only devise intricate schemes to deceive organizations but also employ various techniques to conceal their illicit activities. One such technique is data manipulation. This technique is prevalent in major fraud cases such as Enron, Theranos, Olympus, and a recent case in Indonesia: the...
Effective and integrity-driven employee recruitment processes are crucial for the success and continuity of a company. One critical step in this process is conducting an employment check, which is part of a pre-employment background screening. Employment checks involve verifying information related to the candidate's previous position at their former company, the...
In September of 2017, United States citizens were surprised by the hacking of Equifax, the company's provider of reports and credit scores. A total of 143 million credit card user data was exposed, which includes the cardholder's name, social security number, birth date, address, and driver's license number. The attackers exploited...
In May 2018, for the first time, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) established a corporation as a perpetrator of money laundering. KPK named PT Putra Ramadhan or PT Tradha as a corporate suspect. The corporate suspect is a continuation of the investigation of Muhammad Yahya Fuad as the corporate controller who...
Fake document service providers are unceasingly growing in number. Counterfeiting of educational certificates is already something common nowadays, and the practice has developed to include falsifying reference letters (or playing). Counterfeiters are increasingly becoming bold, and they openly advertise these services on social media platforms. Below is a counterfeiter who advertises...
Has your company requested the candidates’ consent prior to the pre-employment screening? In Indonesia, the protection of personal data is referred to The Minister of Communication and Information Technology Regulation No. 20 of 2016 concerning The Protection of Personal Data (PPD). PDD regulation is considered to be another challenge for...
The fake diploma is a rampant crime that occurs frequently. One by one, cases are being exposed, although many remain undisclosed. Like a well-established ecosystem, fraudulent diploma transactions continue to emerge. Numerous providers of fake diploma services, commonly known as "diploma mills," have emerged due to high market demand. Buyers of fake...
With a total loss of more than USD 3,6 billion in 2022, occupational fraud is categorized as the most expensive form of fraud. Moreover, with a total of 2,110 cases, this type of fraud is one of the most common in the world. The term “occupational fraud” refers to fraud committed...
Diplomas are not the only documents that are often falsified. Forgery of health documents is no less common. Health documents are essentially documents issued by practitioners or health facilities, which include medical certificates and treatment letters, medical receipts, maternity leave letters, medical check-up reports, and so on. Each health document has...
Conflict of interest is intrinsic to human life and is often the root cause when it comes to fraud cases that involve corruption and bribery. According to Transparency International, a conflict of interest is a complex and sometimes ungraspable concept. Merriam-Webster defines the terminology as a conflict between the private...
