Wednesday, May 12, 2021

WHO might be a Business

In the who, what, where, when, how, and why of a case, WHO might not be a person, but, rather, a business. Of course, people who are engaged in illegality in the business may be investigated and prosecuted, too, but the business itself can be target of an investigation. You can develop a target profile for a business you are investigating.

from the College of Policing (England & Wales)  Intelligence Products:

Criminal business profiles aim to detail how criminal operations/businesses operate. A criminal business can be described in the same way as a legitimate business. The only difference is that with a criminal business there is always a victim. This technique breaks down the criminal process into stages, focusing on key elements of the business process. This helps identify the key stages that cannot be achieved without completing another, thereby indicating areas for disruption. It should also highlight weaknesses in systems or procedures that are being exploited and identify intelligence gaps and new lines of enquiry.

A flow chart is a useful tool in a criminal business profile and can be used to show business and financial processes. Crime script analysis serves as a useful analytical tool to support this process. This product is often used in conjunction with market and subject analysis to provide a comprehensive picture of criminal activity and the people involved.

ICLG USA Business Crimes Law and Regulations 2021 is available at this link. It provides a good summary regarding what laws apply to businesses and potential illegal activities.

From the FBI's White-Collar Crime page, located at this link.

"Reportedly coined in 1939, the term white-collar crime is now synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals. These crimes are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and are not dependent on the application or threat of physical force or violence. The motivation behind these crimes is financial—to obtain or avoid losing money, property, or services or to secure a personal or business advantage."

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