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#426 Updated: 6/4/07 7:38 a.m.

Survey finds Brits most likely to blow whistle
One in five employees of European multinational companies say they would not
blow the whistle if they were to suspect colleagues of fraud, bribery or corruption,
according to a survey.  Full story, Reuters.com

Bellvue Arts Museum missing $200,000
The museum is tightening its system of financial controls to prevent similar
misconduct in the future.  Full story, Post Intelligence

'Flip This House' star accused of fraud
Authorities and legal filings claim that Leccima's true passion was a series of
scams that included faking the home renovations shown on the cable TV show
and claiming to have sold houses he never owned.  Full story, Yahoo!

Ex-general manager of company pleads guilty to fraud
The former general manager of Wool Growers Central Storage Co. in West Texas
faces up to 10 years in federal prison after admitting Thursday that he swindled
his employer out of about $2 million.  Full story, Houston Chronicle

Verdicts dismissed in Gateway fraud case
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez found numerous flaws in a jury verdict against
the two men, which came March 8 after a complex civil trial.  Full story,
SignOnSanDiego.com

No Jail Time In Embezzlement Case
The plea agreement gives the victims restitution and helps them avoid lengthy
criminal and civil proceedings. Mallows is to maintain legitimate employment during
his probation, but may not work as a certified public accountant or get a license as
one, and that he may not have fiduciary responsibility for anyone but himself, his
wife or a business owned by him or his wife.  Full story, Courant.com

Bookkeeper admits theft from office
When confronted by FBI investigators, Ms. Aydin admitted to forging checks to
herself and for cash. She said she used some of the money to pay off credit card
bills and other household expenses. Full story, The Times Tribune

Beware of clever workers who might commit fraud
No one suspected anything was wrong when the new employee of a fast-growing
small business started switching vendors. His co-workers weren’t alarmed when
he started taking on more responsibilities.   Full story, BostonHerald.com