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Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.

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Hidden agenda in sponsorship
Trades/ Industries:
During the procurement of equipment for oculoplastics, Billy, the sales director of a potential supplier, asked Dr E, a consultant ophthalmologist in a public hospital, to comment favourably on the equipment produced by his company.
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Conspiracy to defraud
Trades/ Industries:
Teddy, a clerk in a solicitor firm, was responsible for handling conveyancing documents. Due to financial pressure, Teddy was tempted by his friend to prepare fake documents to deceive the bank for mortgage loans.
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Fraud in procurement of medical equipment
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Dr M, the Chief of Service of the Paediatric Department of a public hospital, asked David, the Department Operations Manager, to mark up the quotations of other companies so that he could secure the contract of the medical equipment to his girlfriend’s company.
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Manipulating accounting records to apply for bank loans
Trades/ Industries:
An owner of a toy manufacturing company was facing financial difficulties. He pleaded with the auditor to help manipulate the accounting records in order to obtain a large bank loan.
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Customary trade practice not a defence
Trades/ Industries:
Bill, a regional manager of a medical equipment company, treated the supplier’s representatives with lavish entertainment and a Macao trip. To show his hospitality, he also offered them casino chips and red packets.
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