MVV404K White-Collar Crime, Cybercrime, Anti-Fraud in Business

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Sebastian Zieliński, PhD (seminar tutor), doc. JUDr. Tereza Kyselovská, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Tereza Kyselovská, Ph.D.
Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Supplier department: Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV404K/01: Mon 9. 12. 8:00–9:40 S125, 18:00–19:40 S125, Tue 10. 12. 8:00–9:40 S125, Wed 11. 12. 8:00–9:40 S125, 12:00–13:40 S125
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 24 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/24, only registered: 110/24
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Course objectives
The course provides a straightforward introduction to corporate and cybercrimes, focusing on legal and criminological perspectives. Consisting of ten detailed lectures and a comprehensive exam, students will learn about the definitions, legal frameworks, types, and investigative techniques of white-collar and cybercrimes. The course heavily incorporates real-life case studies from the lecturer’s practice and notable cases within the Republic of Poland and the EU, ensuring practical insights into how such crimes are prosecuted and managed.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand and explain the evolution and consequences of white-collar and cybercrimes.
- Work with information on legislative changes and significant case studies.
- Create effective investigative and prosecutorial strategies.
- Make reasoned decisions based on a blend of theoretical frameworks and real-world applications with regard to frauds in business.
- Make deductions to forecast risks and design robust anti-fraud strategies.
- Interpret the broader legal and ethical issues associated with these fraud risks.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to White-Collar Crime: This lecture will introduce students to the concept of white-collar crime, providing an overview of its historical development and the breadth of activities it encompasses. Key focus areas will include understanding the motivations behind these crimes and their impacts on businesses and society.
  • 2. Legal Frameworks Governing White-Collar Crime: Students will explore the laws and regulatory measures specifically designed to combat white-collar crime. The discussion will include an analysis of major cases and legislation at both the national and international levels, emphasizing how legal responses have evolved over time.
  • 3. Introduction to Cybercrime: This session will offer a detailed look at cybercrime, highlighting the most common types such as phishing, data breaches, financial fraud online, and cyber extortion. The lecture will explore how cybercrimes are committed and the challenges they pose to individuals, companies, and governments.
  • 4. Legal Framework Governing Cybercrime and Cybersecurity: The final lecture will focus on the legal aspects of combating cybercrime. It will cover the regulatory frameworks and strategies that govern cybersecurity, detailing preventive laws, the roles of various enforcement agencies, and international cooperation in tackling cyber threats.
  • 5. Forensic and Investigative Techniques: The final lecture will address the tools and methods used for detecting and investigating white-collar and cybercrimes, providing practical knowledge on how to effectively tackle these issues.
Literature
  • See Teacher's Information for full details.
Teaching methods
• Lectures and interactive discussions • Case study analysis
Assessment methods
• Final Exam: Essay
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught only once.
Teacher's information
Literature

1. ACFE: OCCUPATIONAL FRAUD 2024: A REPORT TO THE NATIONS, available at:https://legacy.acfe.com/report-to-the-nations/2024/BENNETT, Robert S.; KRIEGEL, Alan; RAUH Carl S.; WALKER Charles F. Internal Investigations and the Defense of Corporations in the Sarbanes-Oxley Era. The Business Lawyer. vol. 62. n. 1. pp. 55-88, 2006

2. GOTTSCHALK, Petter. Maturity levels for private internal investigations. International Journal of Police Science & Management. vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 285-293. 2017, https://doi.org/10.1177/1461355717733139.

3. GOTTSCHALK, Petter; CHAMBERLAIN, John Martyn. Limits to private internal investigations of white-collar crime suspicions: The case of Scandinavian bank Nordea in tax havens. Cogent Social Sciences, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 4. 2016, https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2016.1254839.

4. LASTDRAGER, Elmer, „Achieving a consensual definition of phishing based on a systematic review of the literature” (2014) 3(1) Crime Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40163-014-0009-y

5. ORLAND, Leonard. Corporate and White Collar Crime: An Anthology. Cincinnati Ohio: Anderson Publishing Co., 1995. 438 p.

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