PwC: 32% of fraud in Malaysian businesses committed by senior management


Fraudsters are using well-made fakes of Apple invoices to try to get personal data from iTunes, App Store and Apple Music customers. — dpa

KUALA LUMPUR: A survey has found that 32% of frauds suffered by Malaysian businesses were committed by their own senior management, compared with 24% globally.

The Malaysian cut of the PwC Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2018 also revealed that 69% of fraud in local businesses were committed by employees within the organisation.

“These were among the key findings for Malaysia and it is a worrying trend.

“If leaders of the organisation don’t set the right tone, it sends the message that acts such as bribery and corruption are acceptable,” said PwC Malaysia’s Managing Partner Sridharan Nair said during the launch of the survey on Wednesday.

He told a press conference that 41% of the survey’s respondents, which were a combination of listed, public and private companies, reported that they had suffered fraud or economic crime during the survey period, an increase from 28% in 2016.

 

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

fraud

   

Next In Business News

EPF balancing between retirement mandate and supporting members' economic survival
Asian stocks hit by US tech slide, FX subdued
CelcomDigi emphasises its significant role in protecting customers from AI-related risks
China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate
Unilever beats first quarter sales forecasts, sticks to 2024 outlook
Oil steady as market weighs US demand concerns, Middle East conflict risks
HeiTech Padu targets stronger earnings growth after returning to black in 2023
PBOC may up bond trading
Rafizi: Govt to share details on subsidy rationalisation mechanism
Deutsche Bank Q1 profit jumps 10% as investment bank outperforms

Others Also Read