Computer Information Systems in Financial Crime Investigations

Abstract

Information technology to support knowledge work of police officers is improving. For example, new information systems applying data mining techniques that support police investigations are evolving. Police investigation is an information-rich and knowledge-intensive practice. The purpose of this article is to explore information and communication technology in the context of computer information systems to support financial crime investigations. White-collar crime is not as visible as conventional crime and detection is difficult. For instance, in a homicide case, there is generally a body and forensic evidence. In the case of financial crime, accounting and computer forensics are currently the investigators best tools in detection and implemented in most white-collar investigations in recent years.

• Data mining
• business intelligence
• stages of growth
• knowledge management systems