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The Dual Benefits of Being a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Polygraph Examiner

July 31, 2023 2 Comments

In today’s complex world, organisations face numerous challenges in protecting themselves from fraud and deception. To combat these threats effectively, professionals equipped with specialised skills and certifications are indispensable assets. Among such individuals, those individuals who possess the dual qualifications of being a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Polygraph

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Forensic Psychophysiologist Johan Griesel Becomes Certified Fraud Examiner

July 9, 2023 No Comments

Forensic psychophysiologist Johan Griesel recently joined the ranks of CSI Africa’s Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE). He joins CSI Africa CEO Amelia Griesel, who was the first polygraphist in South Africa to obtain CFE certification. The addition of the CFE certification to Johan Griesel’s already impressive portfolio of qualifications further strengthens

How to Get A Clearance Certificate From the National Register for Sex Offenders

June 2, 2023 13 Comments

The National Register for Sex Offenders contains the particulars of individuals who have been convicted of sexual offences against children and mentally disabled people. Apply for a clearance certificate to find out whether you, a prospective employee, or someone else is on the register. I’ve written about the need for

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Polygraph Case Study: Confession of an addict

March 2, 2023 1 Comment

Substance abuse in the workplace is more common than you might think. According to Recovery Direct’s Guide for Employers Dealing With Addictions, as much as 15% of the South African workforce is “actively addicted to some harmful substance or behaviour”. Labour Guide says that absenteeism among employees with a substance

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Polygraph Case Study: Desperate dad confesses to stealing client property

December 20, 2022 No Comments

I’ve previously written about a polygraph examination where the examinee admitted to stealing construction equipment worth R60,000 and sold it for R3,000 to support a drug habit. It’s a clear-cut case legally and morally. But what if theft is act of desperation by a father trying to afford medical care

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Polygraph Case Study: Foreman sells equipment worth R60k for R3,000

November 1, 2022 No Comments

Forensic psychologist Theresa Gannon studied the phenomenon of confessions during polygraph examinations on sex offenders in the UK in 2014. Gannon and her colleagues found that 75% of the offenders studied are more likely to disclose relevant information during a polygraph examination. Our figures show a similar benchmark, with roughly

Background screening as an internal control to protect against fraud

April 13, 2022 No Comments

The ACFE recently published its Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations, which presents results of annual research around occupational fraud. It’s a lengthy document full of stats and information relevant to business owners who take a zero-tolerance approach to fraud. Forwarned is forearmed, after all. Background screening also

The Dual Benefits of Being a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Polygraph Examiner

Forensic Psychophysiologist Johan Griesel Becomes Certified Fraud Examiner

How to Get A Clearance Certificate From the National Register for Sex Offenders

Polygraph Case Study: Confession of an addict

Polygraph Case Study: Desperate dad confesses to stealing client property

Polygraph Case Study: Foreman sells equipment worth R60k for R3,000

Background screening as an internal control to protect against fraud

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Easier police clearance certificates and reports with our expanded national capture footprint

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