Organised Crime Groups involved in Fraud

Description

Through analysis of data held by the National Crime Agency on organised crime groups, and in-depth analysis of qualitative interviews with convicted fraudsters and enforcement professionals, this detailed study fills a significant gap in the contemporary literature on organised crime groups involved in fraud. Throughout the chapters, the perspective of convicted offenders and those involved in its policing are juxtaposed to show the ease of committing fraud from the perspective of offenders on the one hand, and the investigative challenges experienced by law enforcement officers on the other. May and Bhardwa’s insights shed light on offender motivations, routes into fraud and organised crime, and the nature and shape of organised crime groups and their operations. Alongside the offender perspective the law enforcement interviews provide a unique interpretation of the procedural and legislative weaknesses that appear to allow this type of offender to make considerable financial gain. The key recommendations based on empirical findings will greatly benefit those interested in understanding the links between fraud and organised crime in the UK and those seeking to improve enforcement efforts. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Introduction (Tiggey May, Bina Bhardwa)....Pages 1-10 What Do We Know About Organised Crime and Fraud? (Tiggey May, Bina Bhardwa)....Pages 11-29 Routes into Organised Crime and Fraud (Tiggey May, Bina Bhardwa)....Pages 31-56 The Nature and Structure of Organised Crime Groups Involved in Fraud (Tiggey May, Bina Bhardwa)....Pages 57-68 Cops and Twenty-First-Century Robbers (Tiggey May, Bina Bhardwa)....Pages 69-93 Concluding Thoughts (Tiggey May, Bina Bhardwa)....Pages 95-105 Back Matter ....Pages 107-140