August 20, 2026

Key Takeaways From the 2026 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific

August 20, 2026/ Kelsey Copeland

What does it take to stay ahead of fraud when the technology, tactics and even the people behind a scheme are constantly changing? At the 2026 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific, anti-fraud experts tackled that question from different angles, from preparing organizations for the next major crisis to combating artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled scams and exposing human trafficking networks behind large-scale operations.

July 17, 2026

Uncovering a Fraud with No Good Rhyme or Reason

July 17, 2026/ Stefanie Hallgren

What do trap music, a chauffeur costume and a “The Silence of the Lambs” mask have to do with fraud? A lot, apparently. These items were part of a case presented by International Paper fraud and compliance manager Melanie Roman at the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, “Rhymes and Crimes: Uncovering the Digital Trail to Corporate Credit Card Fraud.”

July 16, 2026

Fighting For Change

July 16, 2026/ Stefanie Hallgren

“I want you to remember that every one of us, wherever you are now, can make a difference,” said Isabel Cumming, CFE, CIG. “And this case is about how one complaint from one person changed an entire city type of reform.”

July 16, 2026

AI Transforms Investigations Beyond the Search Bar

July 16, 2026/ Anna Brahce

When Costel Ion, CFE, asked conference attendees to identify key challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in their investigations, many were ready to answer. They noted inaccuracies, hallucinations and concerns about data privacy and security.

July 15, 2026

How to Avoid False Confessions

July 15, 2026/ Anna Brahce

Fraud examiners who interview subjects in their investigations know the importance of getting a confession. As Joe Koenig, CFE, stated during the final round of breakout sessions at the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, “confessions are the gold standard.” However, it’s equally important to know how to avoid getting a false confession.

July 15, 2026

Free OSINT Tools for Digital Investigations

July 15, 2026/ Sofia Sandrea

Unlike many conference sessions at the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference that focused on case studies or fraud trends, Anthony Lisek's presentation was a live demonstration of open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques that attendees can immediately incorporate into their own investigations.

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