Analytics, Ethical AI and the Future of Fraud Detection

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Analytics, Ethical AI and the Future of Fraud Detection

At the 2025 ACFE Women’s Summit, Ivy Munoko led a panel discussion with Angela Kroboth, Kennedy Meda and Linda Miller to examine how to harness both human expertise and robust data to keep pace with evolving fraud trends, while also identifying emerging threats before they take shape. Their discussions centered on responsible and ethical approaches to advanced analytics and machine learning, ensuring every anti-fraud professional can face problems with greater confidence and peace of mind.

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Compliance and Investigations: Daniel Michael and Chris Ekimoff at the 2024 ACFE Government Anti-Fraud Summit 

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Compliance and Investigations: Daniel Michael and Chris Ekimoff at the 2024 ACFE Government Anti-Fraud Summit 

At the 2024 ACFE Government Anti-Fraud Summit, Daniel Michael, a partner at Skadden Arps and former chief of the SEC Enforcement Division’s Complex Financial Instruments Unit, and Chris Ekimoff, CFE, CPA, a forensic accountant and podcast host, brought their extensive expertise to the stage. With Michael’s background overseeing groundbreaking regulatory actions involving complex financial products and Ekimoff’s experience in forensic investigations and fraud prevention, the session provided attendees with practical strategies to strengthen compliance programs and effectively manage fraud risks.

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No Need to Write a Book: A Whistleblower’s Guide to Protecting Yourself

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No Need to Write a Book: A Whistleblower’s Guide to Protecting Yourself

At the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, Clark Bolton, J.D., CFE, an attorney with Morgan and Morgan, presented "No Need to Write a Book: A Whistleblower’s Guide to Protecting Yourself" to attendees. This session provided critical insights and practical advice for Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) on navigating the complex and often perilous journey of whistleblowing. Drawing from his own experiences as a successful health care whistleblower, Bolton offered attendees a comprehensive guide on how to protect themselves when faced with employer fraud. 

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Understanding the Righteousness of Anti-Fraud Work: Glenn Cook

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“Be courageous. Understand the righteousness of your work, to never doubt the importance of doing the right thing and stopping people from doing the wrong thing,” Glenn Cook stresses to attendees when speaking about the dangers of exposing fraud and corruption.

How to Testify as an Expert Witness

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How to Testify as an Expert Witness

At the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, "Testifying as an Expert Witness," presented by Tasha Soroosh, Deputy District Attorney IV at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office provided invaluable insights into the intricacies of courtroom testimony for fraud examiners, emphasizing the importance of preparation, professionalism and effective communication. 

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The Dark Nexus of Fraud and Human Trafficking in the Private Sector 

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The Dark Nexus of Fraud and Human Trafficking in the Private Sector 

Tuesday morning of the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, Matt Friedman, CEO of The Mekong Club, an organization of Hong Kong’s leading businesses joined to end all forms of human trafficking, took the main stage. Friedman explored the violent and terrifying reality of human trafficking schemes around the world, including his own interactions with victims and their stories. But, where do we, as fraud examiners, come in? Where do we find the intersection of fraud examination and the dark reality of modern slavery? Friedman says it is not as far as we think. 

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