It is the cops and robbers game of the 21st century: balance sheet fraud, embezzlement, bribery, and many other forms of corruption and non-compliance are causing turmoil among executives, supervisory boards, and managing directors. Economic crime and corruption cost companies several billion euros each year. When these cases come to light, they also lead to reputational damage, the consequences of which are incalculable for the affected companies. Dr. Stefan Heissner, one of the world's leading experts on corruption and compliance, provides a comprehensive insight into the pressing issues of the emergence and combatting of fraud and corruption in this book. The book offers astonishing insights into the current practices of anti-corruption efforts and leads to surprising revelations.