An analysis of a cheque to identify fraud

Abstract

This study investigates and analyses a cheque in order to identify fraud. The study entails qualitative data obtained from interviews with the detectives or investigators, literature, as well as case studies. The study found that certain forensic investigation methods and techniques can be used to investigate and identify suspects. There are many techniques that the detectives should apply in order to identify suspects or perpetrators of a criminal act. To conduct an effective investigation, it is important for criminal investigators to be familiar with the methods and techniques of identification and the application thereof. Different role players, including the Forensic Auditors, Document Examiners, SABRIC, as well as the station level detectives, plays an important role in this study, “An analysis of a cheque to identify fraud”. The methods to be used by the detectives to investigate cheque fraud were discussed thoroughly. It is important that the detectives work with other government departments and private detectives to investigate cheque fraud as it gives the detectives more knowledge and experience in fighting this crime.