ACFE And ADAA Conclude The “ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East 2018”

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA_, concluded the 2018 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, marking record attendance and high-level engagement on the growing challenges of combatting fraud in the region and around the world.

The three-day conference, held in Abu Dhabi for the first time, hosted leading experts in the areas of fraud prevention and investigation in both public and private sectors. They shared their expertise and experience in identifying the latest trends in fraud schemes, leading investigation techniques and developing effective anti-fraud programs. The conference included concurrent sessions focused on best practices for conducting investigations, as well as a range of sessions focused on cyber-fraud, conducting investigations online, ethics and cryptocurrencies. The conference was followed by a masterclass on behavioral analysis and body language, which detailed how fraud examiners can identify, read and react to behavioral cues that can denote deception during interviews.

H.E. Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, Chairman of ADAA, said, “The goal of this event was to come up with lasting solutions and recommendations to support all participant nations in addressing fraud and corruption challenges. Whether you are from the private sector or the public sector, from the UAE or from around the world, together we can work to devise strategies to mitigate these risks.”

ACFE President and CEO Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA said, “We are pleased to have worked with ADAA in hosting this immensely successful conference. It is clear that the government of Abu Dhabi is invested in promoting transparency and accountability. We look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with ADAA and the dedicated anti-fraud professionals we have met in the region.”