Interviewing and Interrogation Flashcards
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A fraud examiner wants to verify a suspect's alibi without revealing what evidence exists. Which strategy is most appropriate?
Answer: Use strategic use of evidence (SUE) by asking open questions before revealing known facts
The Strategic Use of Evidence technique withholds known facts while asking open questions, exposing inconsistencies when the suspect's story contradicts undisclosed evidence.
What distinguishes an admission from a confession in fraud examination?
Answer: An admission acknowledges facts that tend to prove guilt; a confession is a direct acknowledgment of guilt
An admission is a statement of incriminating facts, while a confession is a full acknowledgment of committing the offense.
Which of the following best describes the role of silence during an interrogation?
Answer: Silence can be used strategically to pressure the subject to fill the void with information
Strategic silence creates psychological pressure that often causes subjects to fill the gap with additional, sometimes self-incriminating, information.
In fraud investigations, why is it important to interview friendly witnesses before suspects?
Answer: To establish baseline facts and context before confronting those potentially involved
Interviewing cooperative parties first builds the factual foundation and helps the examiner identify key inconsistencies to probe when questioning suspects.
What ethical obligation does a CFE have when a subject under interview appears to be falsely confessing under pressure?
Answer: Stop the interrogation and ensure the subject's rights are protected
CFEs must ensure that confessions are voluntary and reliable; continuing to pressure a potentially innocent subject is both unethical and legally risky.
Which of the following is an example of an 'assumptive question' used in interrogation?
Answer: 'How many times did you access the petty cash fund without authorization?'
Assumptive questions presuppose that the act occurred and ask about details, making it harder for the guilty party to simply deny the behavior.
A CFE conducting an interview in a whistleblower investigation must balance information gathering with what primary concern?
Answer: Protecting the whistleblower's confidentiality and safety
Whistleblower protection is both an ethical duty and a legal requirement; exposing a source can deter future reporting and expose the organization to liability.