Do You Know Where Your Corporate Ethics Come From?

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Do You Know Where Your Corporate Ethics Come From?

Most fraud examiners understand that setting an ethical tone at the top is a vital part of an anti-fraud strategy. According to the 2018 Report to the Nations, having an established code of conduct reduced the amount lost per fraud instance by as much as 56%. However, it’s one thing to understand how important tone at the top is and an entirely different thing for organizations to actually establish and stick with an ethical framework and attitude that carries through all their business decisions.

Waheed Alkahtani, CFE, the executive director of the Saudi Anti-Fraud Association, discussed the importance of ethical decision-making during his session, “What is the Value of Corporate Ethics?” at the 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East in Dubai this February. “We have to sell the concept of conducting business with the highest ethical standards,” Alkahtani said. “With companies, countries and individuals, once they decide to be ethical and have principles, things will change.”

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GDRFA - Dubai and ACFE to Host 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East on 23 February

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GDRFA - Dubai and ACFE to Host 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East on 23 February

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA-Dubai) along with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) will host the 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East in Dubai 23-25 February.

This conference will bring together more than 350 professionals from public and private sectors, and will provide a platform to exchange ideas, expertise and discuss the latest trends and tools in fraud detection, response and prevention. Attendees will hear from expert speakers about important cases and trends that have emerged in the technology development and financial sectors.

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Spotlight on Sessions at the 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East

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Spotlight on Sessions at the 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East

Attendees at the 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East will have the opportunity to hear from subject matter experts on current fraud issues, case studies, practical solutions and more this February. The conference, which takes place February 23-25 in Dubai, has four tracks of educational sessions to choose from, along with two keynote speakers during general sessions.

One can’t-miss session is “What Is the Value of Corporate Ethics?” Taught by the executive director of the Saudi Anti-Fraud Association, Waheed Alkahtani, CFE, attendees will raise their understanding about the importance of the ethical decision-making and codes of conduct for individuals and organizations. They will learn how to recognize conflicts of interest, how people reach ethical decisions and the value of maintaining ethical business practices.

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2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East Will Return to Dubai With GDRFA as Hosts

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2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East Will Return to Dubai With GDRFA as Hosts

Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to host the 2020 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East. The conference will take place 23-25 February 2020 at Madinat Jumeirah.

The agreement was signed by Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the GDRFA in Dubai, and by Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, the President and CEO of the ACFE.

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Why Fraud Examiners Need to Be Familiar With the Dark Web

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Why Fraud Examiners Need to Be Familiar With the Dark Web

“When I first entered [the dark web] about five years back, I couldn’t go to sleep for days. It is disturbing.” This is one of the first things Ritesh Bhatia said during his presentation at the 2019 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East. Bhatia’s session, “Dark Web Threat Intelligence and Investigations,” focused on what the dark web is and why fraud examiners need to be familiar with it if they want to stay ahead of fraudsters.

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Investigating Fraud in Conflict Zones

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Investigating Fraud in Conflict Zones

Most anti-fraud professionals who have been in the industry for awhile have at least one case that they will always remember as being the most difficult. The investigator may have faced roadblocks in the form of not having any whistleblowers or tips to go on. The case may have been especially challenging because the victim organization refused to disclose necessary information in order to conduct the investigation. However, it’s unlikely that many fraud examiners have had to face the difficulties inherently present in investigating fraud in an active combat zone.

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How to Stop Fraud in Loyalty Programs

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How to Stop Fraud in Loyalty Programs

Whether it’s a local grocery store, a national restaurant chain or international airlines, loyalty programs have become an ingrained part of modern consumer life. While providing your name and email when making a purchase may seem like a harmless extra step to add, loyalty programs are becoming increasingly valuable sources for fraud.

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