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ARTICLE · 21 DECEMBER 2019

How to detect a lie in a fraud investigation

To avoid a direct lie, a fraudster may try hedging, omitting crucial facts, or feigning forgetfulness and ignorance.

AustraliaCriminal Law

I often work with internal auditors on investigations and have achieved excellent results through combining the skills of the highly trained internal auditor with the experienced investigator.

Generally speaking, internal auditors have a great eye for the telling detail. They also conduct focussed and balanced reviews, and have exemplary report-writing skills.

When it comes to the domain of the interview, however, I have noted some room for improvement, especially when considering the hugely pivotal role the interview process can play in shedding light on deception or fraud.

In order to maximise the full potential of the interview process, the interviewer needs to ask the right questions, analyse the answer correctly and consider body language.

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