Legal Elements of Typical
Criminal Frauds
Bribery
- generally applied to bribery of public officials
Commercial bribery
Conflict of interest
Larceny
Embezzlement
Trade secret theft
Note: Definitions vary between different jurisdictions. The above are "generally used" definitions. A specific jurisdiction may have more, less, or different elements. Check with an attorney or qualified law enforcement person in your jurisdiction.
Source: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. (1997). Introduction to fraud examination. Austin, TX.
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