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Kroll commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to conduct a worldwide survey on fraud and its effect on business in 2008. Kroll's Global Fraud Report brings together these survey results with the experience and expertise of Kroll and a selection of its affiliates.

In an era of greater transparency and accountability, corporations have a heightened duty to conduct internal investigations of potential misconduct.  Corporations must consider that the findings unearthed in investigations may trigger certain disclosure requirements, and arouse the interests of various third parties, most notably, regulators, shareholders, analysts, and law enforcement. 

As the world demand for metals and minerals, timber and petroleum grows, natural resources companies are constantly looking for new properties in which to explore and develop.  The combination of the aggressive search for raw materials, the need for extensive local managerial autonomy, and limited supply options can, if left unmonitored, easily enable costly frauds to occur.  According to the survey for this edition of the Global Fraud Report, nearly four in ten natural resource companies suffered from management conflict of interest in the last three years.

Investors and shareholders expect companies and CEOs to make smart investments and address internal vulnerabilities.  Due diligence, whether on a prospective partner or on your own company, is the only way to avoid the hidden risks that have caused needless financial, reputational and legal problems for many companies.