In June 2024, CSI AFRICA was contacted by a prominent aviation company that operates local and international aircraft charters. The CEO reported that a small safe, containing a significant amount of local and foreign currency, had been stolen from a cupboard in his office while he was on a business
In South Africa, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Act is a regulatory framework designed to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. The Act places obligations on various industries to ensure they comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures. The following industries are typically required
As a follow-up to our previous post “Confession of an Addict,” we delve into the groundbreaking application of polygraph testing in the realm of drug rehabilitation. While polygraph tests are frequently used in various fields such as criminal justice, their implementation in substance abuse rehabilitation is a pioneering step that
In today’s complex world, organisations face numerous challenges in protecting themselves from fraud and deception. To combat these threats effectively, professionals equipped with specialised skills and certifications are indispensable assets. Among such individuals, those individuals who possess the dual qualifications of being a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Polygraph
Forensic psychophysiologist Johan Griesel recently joined the ranks of CSI Africa’s Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE). He joins CSI Africa CEO Amelia Griesel, who was the first polygraphist in South Africa to obtain CFE certification. The addition of the CFE certification to Johan Griesel’s already impressive portfolio of qualifications further strengthens
The National Register for Sex Offenders contains the particulars of individuals who have been convicted of sexual offences against children and mentally disabled people. Apply for a clearance certificate to find out whether you, a prospective employee, or someone else is on the register. I’ve written about the need for
Substance abuse in the workplace is more common than you might think. According to Recovery Direct’s Guide for Employers Dealing With Addictions, as much as 15% of the South African workforce is “actively addicted to some harmful substance or behaviour”. Labour Guide says that absenteeism among employees with a substance
I’ve previously written about a polygraph examination where the examinee admitted to stealing construction equipment worth R60,000 and sold it for R3,000 to support a drug habit. It’s a clear-cut case legally and morally. But what if theft is act of desperation by a father trying to afford medical care
Forensic psychologist Theresa Gannon studied the phenomenon of confessions during polygraph examinations on sex offenders in the UK in 2014. Gannon and her colleagues found that 75% of the offenders studied are more likely to disclose relevant information during a polygraph examination. Our figures show a similar benchmark, with roughly
The ACFE recently published its Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations, which presents results of annual research around occupational fraud. It’s a lengthy document full of stats and information relevant to business owners who take a zero-tolerance approach to fraud. Forwarned is forearmed, after all. Background screening also
