wirtschaftsforensik.ch is an independent knowledge platform for economic forensics, fraud prevention, and economic crime. The content is designed to provide structured understanding, explanation, and risk awareness – independent of commercial interests.
Economic forensics focuses on the analysis, prevention, detection, and interpretation of economic crime risks within organisations. This includes fraud, corruption, money laundering, cyber fraud, and compliance violations.
This page provides a structured overview of key risk areas, typical red flags, methodologies, and performance indicators used in fraud risk management.
Editorial Approach
wirtschaftsforensik.ch is an editorially curated, independent knowledge platform for economic forensics, fraud, and compliance.
The content is systematically structured and based on professional literature, established frameworks (including ACFE, OECD, COSO), and practical experience in managing economic crime risks.
The platform aims to provide structured knowledge, contextual understanding, and risk awareness – independent of commercial interests.
The platform does not pursue consulting or sales activities and serves exclusively as an independent source of knowledge and orientation.
What is Economic Forensics?
Economic forensics examines economic crime, control weaknesses, and risk structures within organisations. It combines internal investigations, fraud risk assessments, and internal controls.
The focus lies on prevention, early detection, and structured investigation of fraud cases, integrating organisational, financial, and digital perspectives.
Key Risk Areas
Fraud
Corruption
Money Laundering & Compliance
- Money Laundering
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- Know Your Customer (KYC)
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Beneficial Owner