It’s come as no surprise that after sterling work done by the NFA (National Fraud Authority) which takes in to account many additional figures that have previously been precluded that we are faced with this huge figure. It’s the UK’s first reliable and comprehensive estimate ever. This recently launched group has had the unique position of being able to work with most of the UK’s counter fraud community to come up with this estimate. This vital figure will be used to develop clearer priorities to prevent, detect and deter fraudsters. It still seems strange inspite of this huge number, that will probably get bigger before it gets smaller, many organisations are reducing the spend levels to tackle this effectively… Who has the answer to this conundrum??
Tag Archives: investigation management software
Police IT Systems and Misuse Of Data
It has been an interesting couple of months in relation to Police IT systems being used for inappropriate purposes and the link to Police corruption. It is a harsh fact of life that there will always be a few bad apples in any barrel but recently improvements in how Police IT systems are managed and audited have vastly improved. SOCA has been tasked to look at corruption in the Police Service and of course the recent conviction of a member of the Dyfed Powys Police Staff, who was using data inappropriately has probably given this a fresh impetus. It is fair to say that on my travels within the Policing Community this is taken very seriously and frequent random audit checks are undertaken and the monitoring of users on systems is fairly intense. This activity is all the more easier as ABM systems are developed to give open visibilty through the audit process, coupled with good sound training of the system being used and dedicated system administrators, it is now a simple task to undertake.
Jail for counterfeit cigarette smuggler
A report from HM Revenue & Customs on the jailing of a counterfeit cigarette smuggler this week highlights their commitment to tackling counterfeiting activities. Along with the lost revenue from excise duty that results from these crimes, the impact on cigarette manufacturers is huge. International Tobacco group, British American Tobacco, demonstrate the need to tackle this black market challenge internally in addition to the efforts of the Police and HMRC through their investment in ABM’s investigation management software, Intellicase, which they plan to use to help record, track and investigate criminal activity.
