When the fraud suspect is an executive - Crawford Ellenbogen

In theory, investigating executives for fraud shouldn’t differ
from investigating rank-and-file employees. In reality, an executive can slow,
even shut down, a fraud investigation. Your company needs a plan to prevent
interference and facilitate the collection of evidence. This starts by working
with HR and legal advisors to brief the suspect’s superior. If employees are involved
in the investigation, make sure they can be trusted not to discuss the process.
However, even trusted employees won’t have the experience or impartiality of a
professional fraud expert. If you suspect a member of management of fraud,
contact us.