FRAUD INVESTIGATION, ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPLIANCE & ANTI-CORRUPTION
Protect Your Organization from Financial Crime Through Robust Investigation, Compliance, and Governance Practices
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 – 13 Feb 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 03 – 05 Mar 2026 | Kuwait | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 22 – 24 Apr 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 23 – 25 Jun 2026 | Manama, Bahrain | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
As financial crimes grow in sophistication and global regulatory scrutiny increases, organizations must build proactive defenses against fraud, money laundering, and corruption. This includes robust detection frameworks, timely investigations, and a compliance culture that extends across functions and geographies.
This intensive course offers a practical and comprehensive approach to investigating fraud, complying with AML laws, and implementing anti-corruption policies. Participants will explore international standards, risk indicators, case analysis, and enforcement trends that empower professionals to protect their institutions from financial misconduct.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify and investigate red flags and typologies of fraud and corruption
• Understand the legal and regulatory landscape of AML and anti-bribery compliance
• Design internal controls and reporting systems to prevent financial crime
• Conduct forensic investigations and evidence gathering ethically and legally
• Apply global frameworks such as FATF, Basel AML Index, and UN Convention Against Corruption
• Develop institutional compliance programs and whistleblower mechanisms
Key Benefits of Attending
• Learn how to detect, investigate, and prevent financial crime in your organization
• Stay updated with the latest global standards, enforcement actions, and penalties
• Build skills in forensic analysis, documentation, and stakeholder interviews
• Protect your institution’s reputation, finances, and legal standing
• Gain practical tools, case studies, and templates used in real investigations
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Compliance officers and internal auditors
• Fraud examiners and AML professionals
• Risk and governance managers
• Legal and regulatory affairs officers
• Financial services, banking, insurance, and government professionals
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Fraud risk assessment and internal control evaluation
• AML transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting
• Interviewing, documentation, and evidence handling in investigations
• Drafting compliance policies and corruption prevention frameworks
• Liaising with regulators, law enforcement, and oversight bodies
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved detection and reporting of suspicious or illegal activity
• Reduced risk of fines, sanctions, and reputational damage
• Stronger internal fraud prevention and AML controls
• Higher transparency and accountability in financial processes
• A culture of ethics, compliance, and zero tolerance for misconduct
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Global AML, fraud, and anti-corruption frameworks
• Case Studies – High-profile fraud schemes and how they were uncovered
• Workshops – Fraud risk mapping, red flag detection, and internal investigation planning
• Peer Exchange – Scenarios and best practice sharing across industries
• Tools – Sample risk registers, audit checklists, interview guides, and compliance dashboards
Course Outline
DETAILED 3-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Foundations of Fraud, AML, and Corruption Risk
- Module 1: Understanding Financial Crime (07:30 – 09:30)
• Definitions and categories of fraud, money laundering, and bribery
• Economic and reputational impacts on organizations
• Legal liability for executives and boards - Module 2: Red Flags and Detection Techniques (09:45 – 11:15)
• Behavioral, transactional, and structural indicators
• Data analytics and audit trail review
• Linking risk events with internal controls - Module 3: Global AML and Anti-Corruption Frameworks (11:30 – 01:00)
• FATF Recommendations, Basel AML Index, UNCAC, and FCPA
• Risk-based approach and compliance expectations - Module 4: Workshop – Fraud Risk Mapping (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group activity to assess vulnerabilities across departments
Day 2: Investigation Planning and Evidence Handling
- Module 1: Investigating Fraud and Financial Misconduct (07:30 – 09:30)
• Triggers, tip-offs, and whistleblower reports
• Planning an internal investigation – steps and roles
• Legal considerations and chain of custody - Module 2: Conducting Interviews and Gathering Facts (09:45 – 11:15)
• Interview techniques for witnesses and suspects
• Handling denials, manipulation, and omissions
• Documentation best practices - Module 3: AML Monitoring and Transaction Review (11:30 – 01:00)
• Suspicious activity indicators in banking and finance
• Customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
• Reporting suspicious transactions and STR filings - Module 4: Case Study – Internal Fraud and Bribery Scheme (02:00 – 03:30)
• Analyze and present findings from a real or simulated investigation
Day 3: Strengthening Compliance and Ethical Culture
- Module 1: Developing an Anti-Fraud & AML Compliance Program (07:30 – 09:30)
• Compliance frameworks, roles, and training
• Three lines of defense model and accountability - Module 2: Controls, Audits, and Reporting Mechanisms (09:45 – 11:15)
• Control design for fraud risk mitigation
• Internal audit and real-time monitoring tools
• Ethics hotlines and whistleblower protections - Module 3: Organizational Culture and Governance (11:30 – 01:00)
• Tone at the top and ethical leadership
• Board oversight and regulatory engagement - Module 4: Final Exercise & Certification Wrap-up (02:00 – 03:30)
• Teams design a fraud/AML prevention strategy for a sample organization
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Fraud Investigation, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance & Anti-Corruption, validating their knowledge and applied capabilities in protecting organizations from financial crime and enhancing regulatory compliance.