CORRUPTION

Corruption represents one of the most significant fraud risks for organizations in many
industries and regions. Understanding the specific factors involved in corruption schemes
can help organizations effectively prevent, detect, and investigate them.

Percent of cases involving corruption Industries with highest

proportion of

40% 36% 60% CORRUPTION CASES:

WESTERN EASTERN EUROPE AND
EUROPE WESTERN/CENTRAL ASIA
CANADA

30% 51%

UNITED STATES
62%
49%

53%
ASIA-PACIFIC
MIDDLE EAST AND
____NORTH AFRICA SOUTHERN
ASIA
ENERGY
51%
SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICA

LATIN AMERICA
AND THE 49%
CARIBBEAN

51%
MANUFACTURING

70%
of corruption cases were perpetrated by
someone in a POSITION OF AUTHORITY
82%
of corruption cases were
committed by males
50%
GOVERNMENT
AND PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
38% MANAGER WHILE ONLY

27% EMPLOYEE
18%
3% OTHER 32%
50 %
OWNER/ of corruption cases were
EXECUTIVE committed by females

OF CORRUPTION CASES

TOP RED FLAGS were detected

by a tip
in corruption cases

43% Living beyond means

34% Unusually close association with vendor/customer

23% Financial difficulties

21% “Wheeler-dealer” attitude