There is no statutory definition of "serious fraud" although it is generally accepted involving the following elements: deliberate deception, trickery or cheating, intended to gain an advantage.
Simply put, fraud is a deliberate deception for unlawful gain. Often the term "whitecollar crime" is used to describe fraud crimes committed by individuals, businesses and government professionals.
Read more about:
- What Constitutes Serious Fraud
- How Serious Is the Problem
- Serious Fraud - A Sampling of What Is Involved
- What Is a Serious Fraudsman?
- How Do You Recognise His Trappings and Understand His Behavior?
- How Does He Operate?
- Who Are His Co-Conspirators and Facilitators?
- Serious Fraud Requires Serious Concealment
- How Does Serious Fraud Happen? The Fraudster's Strength
- How to Combat Serious Fraud - The Fraudster's Weaknesses
- Serious Fraud Requires Serious Action
Download: Serious Fraud by Martin S. Kenney
