Investigation of Fraud and Economic Crime

Michael J Betts is an experienced and highly regarded officer with the City of London Police, who has developed a unique understanding of Fraud and Bribery gained from undertaking both complex investigations and training delivery in this specialist area. With over 15 years serving as an operational detective and 8 years as a specialist fraud trainer, he is currently the head of training delivery at the City of London's Police Economic Crime Academy. Mike has designed and delivered the National Investigation of Bribery and Fraud training programmes for various counter fraud agencies, both nationally and internationally, and he has a Middlesex University Master's Degree which focussed on the threat and prevention of bribery. Detective Chief Superintendent David Clark, Head of Economic Crime Directorate, has served in the City of London Police for 20 years. A career detective who has extensive experience in leading Local, National and International protracted and complex criminal investigations, he has a Cambridge University Master's Degree in Applied Criminology and Police Management; and currently chairs the National Policing Economic Crime Portfolio Pursue Working Group.

1: Fraud: Scale, Impact & Response
2: Legislation
3: Types of Fraud
4: Digitally Enabled (Cyber)
5: Prevention and Disruption
6: Investigation and Case Management
7: Fraud and Financial Investigations
8: Fraud and Disclosure
9: Investigating Sector Specific Fraud
10: Reviews and Operational Learning
Appendix 1: CPS Template for Memorandum of Understanding
Appendix 2: Fraud Investigation Planning - Aide Memoir
Appendix 3:Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix 4: Available Support Services
Appendix 5: Victim Management Strategy
Appendix 6: Developing an Overarching Fraud Interview Strategy
Appendix 7: Key Questions for Undertaking a Review of a Fraud Investigation