Putting the lid on fraud in companies
The three key solutions are proper controls, a system of surveillance and good management to lead the way.
IN AUGUST, two senior executives of local shipbuilder ST Marine made the headlines for cheating on entertainment expense claims. They claimed more than S$5 million over 10 years to fund bribes paid to customers. A third colleague is on trial for another S$1.6 million worth of bogus claims.
Earlier, there were media reports of an event organiser inflating expenses for an annual festive light-up in Geylang Serai. He had cheated government statutory boards of almost S$200,000.
Both cases highlight the extent of fraud that many companies face - a financial problem that is becoming more prevalent here.
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