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Guide to Combating Corruption & Fraud in Infrastructure Development Projects

  • Detection
    • Complaints
      • General initial interview questions
      • How to Generate Complaints and Reports
      • List of fraud reporting sites for Multilateral Development Banks
    • Red Flags
      • Red Flags Listed by Project Cycle
      • “Visible red flags” of Implementation Fraud
      • Proactive Fraud Detection Tests
    • Due Diligence
      • “Top Five” Due Diligence Background Checks
      • Free and Subscription Internet Sites
      • Local and On-Site Due Diligence Checks
      • Due Diligence Service Providers
  • Proof
    • Proving Common Schemes
      • Corruption Schemes
      • Bid Rigging Schemes
      • Collusive Bidding Schemes
      • Fraud Schemes
      • The Basic Steps of a Complex Fraud and Corruption Investigation
    • Elements of Proof for Sanctionable Offenses
      • Elements of Proof of Corrupt Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Obstructive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Coercive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Collusive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Fraudulent Practices
  • Evidence
    • The Basics of Evidence for Investigators
  • Prevention
    • Anti-fraud Resources
Home » Detection » Interview Questions » Initial Interview Questions By Scheme

Initial Interview Questions By Scheme

See suggested questions to ask about each of the schemes listed below during the initial interviews.  Adjust the questions as necessary to the facts and circumstances of each case, and obtain further pertinent detail (who, what, when, where, why and how) as appropriate.

Corruption

Bribes and Kickbacks Questions

Hidden Interest Questions

Bid Rigging

Change Order Abuse Questions

Excluding Qualified Bidders Questions

Leaking of Bid Information Questions

Manipulation of Bids Questions

Rigged Specifications Questions

Split Purchases Questions

Unbalanced Bidding Questions

Unjustified Sole Source Awards Questions

Collusive bidding

Collusive Bidding by Contractors Questions

Fraud

Failure to Meet Contract Specifications Questions

False, Inflated or Duplicate Invoices Questions

False Statements and Claims Questions

Fictitious Contractor Questions

Product Substitution Questions

Category: Interview Questions

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