Embezzlement Case Study
Embezzlement is the theft of property and or money by an individual or entity that is responsible for handling the assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in corporate settings and places of employment and differs from larceny in that the assets are initially acquired legally. For example, a loan that goes unpaid for a long duration of time may result in embezzlement charges (2001-2013 Onlinelawyersource.com).
To start off the investigation process you can begin by examining every individual involved with the occupation in which the individual being accused of embezzlement works. Make sure the files and documents are accurately reviewed to determine whether or not embezzlement really occurred in this situation. Proof is a necessity in a case of embezzlement.
Second professionals/experts should become involved with the investigation to carefully review the information at hand and be able to attests to certain errors that can be upheld in any instant. The professionals/experts should be able to decipher between common errors and errors that were purposely made. Certain errors forced upon information to deter the eyes of individuals with concerns. These professionals/experts can also be very helpful to the case. The professionals/experts maybe used during the trial to attest to the fact that random errors such as errors described in this situation do not happen without someone tampering with the documents.
Third, figure out the accused actual job description concerning the investigation. Speaking with colleagues and supervisors can be a major aspect at this point in the investigation. Get to know what others thought of the individual. Would this individual ever come to mind as an embezzler, these are some of the questions that should be asked during this stage of the process. Determine what things the accused were given on a daily agenda. Figure out who the accused is and what authority and power did the accused have on his job. Know who the accused was affiliated with and whom else may be involved in the act of embezzlement. Examine the accused call logs and other forms of communication to figure out how the embezzlement took place. Make sure the embezzler is not being framed or was completely alone.
Fourth, it is time for the tampered files to be deciphered through and figure out exactly where the money went and the exact times in which the money was removed from the company. The accused banks records should be examined to make sure the times in which he gains money is paired with the times when the company lost money. If there is a match at this time a witness needs to be found in the investigation to make the case official, and make sure the case can stand in a court of law. This individual is going to be a character witness, one who knows the accused and who suspected the accused to be a stealer/thief. At this point your investigation process