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From Melbourne to Mugabe: The Australian accused of sprawling production scheme – 12 October 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission launched an investigation last year into a corruption case against Och-Ziff (A New York Hedge Fund) employee Vanja Baros. Baros allegedly orchestrated $400 billion dollars in bribes from Och-Ziff investment funds, used to secure government favours in several African Countries.
Study: Whistleblower rewards programs discourage whistleblowers – 11 October 2017
A recent study has suggested that financial incentives for whistleblowing can delay reports of fraud, by hijacking the moral motivation to do the right thing. Furthermore, the study also found that such rewards can distort the reporting process.
Australian university issues academic credentials to students on a Blockchain – 11 October 2017
The University of Melbourne has become the first Asia-pacific institution to issue recipient-owned academic credentials on a Blockchain. An open-source mobile app will allow students to store and access their credentials on the go.
https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/australian-university-issues-academic-credentials-blockchain/
Former Hockeyroo Kate Hubble feigned cancer to cheat charity in elaborate scheme – 10 October 2017
A former Hockeyroo has pleaded guilty to falsifying claims that she was terminally ill, in order to receive a $73,000 salary from a benefactor through cancer charity Redkite. Kate Hubble forged numerous documents and letters from medical professionals to support her claims, however has since pleaded guilty to four charges of making and using false documents.
