P2:R2
100 word response 1 reference/intext citation from a website
Due 2/14/20
Hollie
The Enterprise Theory of Investigation (ETI) offers a strategic framework for dismantling criminal organizations. How can this theory be effectively applied to investigate white-collar crime, particularly in cases involving corporate fraud or financial crimes? Discuss the steps involved in identifying the structure, roles, and methods of operation within a white-collar criminal enterprise. Provide examples of successful applications of ETI in such cases, highlighting the challenges investigators face in proving intent and navigating legal complexities in corporate settings.
The Enterprise Theory of Investigation includes many strategic processes that can be used to end specific criminal organizations. White-collar cases like corporate fraud or financial crimes have an important routine that has to be followed in order to successfully apply the Enterprise Theory of Investigation. It was mentioned that “the investigator should be aware that the critical evidence for making a case involves records that may include ledgers, diaries, correspondence, contracts, telephonic transactions, emails, and other computerized files” (Osterburg et. al., 2019, p.501). It is very important that those being investigated do not know about it until there is a warrant. White-collar criminal enterprises usually have top executives who manage everything and plan the operation. A widely known scandal is the Enron scandal where they inflated profits to hide their debt. Many businesses have been caught doing things just like that, which ends up blowing up in their face. Successful operations can include the dismantling of gangs and gang-related drug conspiracy. Investigators face a lot of challenges when trying to comb through all the evidence that has been collected and presented.