In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, a Southeastern

question 14

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, a Southeastern medical college was plagued with fraudulent activity. What started as an investigation into some suspicious expense reimbursement activity eventually led to the discovery of a fictitious company that was set up to fraudulently bill the college for supplies that never existed. How was the case resolved?

• A) The perpetrator was terminated, and the funds were recovered.
• B) The perpetrator was convicted and placed on probation, and partial restitution was ordered.
• C) The perpetrator left the state and was caught pulling the same scam at another company.
• D) A civil suit was filed and restitution was ordered.

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