Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Investigate payment card & currency fraud. They will have a detailed understanding of the relevant offences for counterfeiting, possession of articles, theft & deception offences, (criminal Justice Theft & Fraud Offences Act 2001 section 4,6,17,25.
2. Students will gain a working knowledge of the main fraud offences contained in the Criminal Justice (Theft & Fraud Offences) Act 2001, Money Laundering & Terrorist financing offences Act 2010 & criminal Justice Act 2013 and how they can be applied in fraud investigations.
3. Have a working knowledge of the Bankers Book of Evidence Acts, Criminal Evidence Act 1992 Section 8 of Data Protection Act, and its use in fraud investigations.
4. How to apply for information from Revenue under Disclosure of certain Information for Taxation Purposes 1996 and Taxes Consolidation Act to assist in fraud investigation.
5. Obtain the most suitable warrant or court order for the fraud investigation they are involved in. This will include court orders and warrants under several different sections of fraud related legislation including applying for orders to freeze and seize funds under cash confiscations section 39 and section 61 of the CJA Act 1994 and forfeiture orders and applying for mutual assistance on trans border cases.
6. Have a broad knowledge of other relevant legislation including Criminal Law Act 1997, Consumer Credit Act 1993, Criminal Justice Act 1984 & 2011 and Criminal Damage Act 1997.