New AIC report explores the role of fraud during pandemics and economic crises
This report examines the common characteristics of frauds associated with pandemics, and identifies risks unique to pandemics and financial crises.
It identifies some novel crime types and methodologies arising during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 that were not seen in previous pandemics.
The report concludes by stressing the need for plans for future pandemics and economic crises to include provisions for better early monitoring and control of fraud and procurement corruption.
