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Product description Fraud: Law, Procedure and Investigation provides the first accessible and practical guide to the complex area of fraud law and investigation. Written for police detectives, it takes the reader through key sections of the Fraud Act 2006, as well as other important statutes including the Theft Act of 1968 and 1978, the Proceeds and Crime Act 2002 and the Money Laundering Regulations 2007. The law in each area is clearly explained and brought to life through the extensive use of case studies, examples, relevant case law and practical tips. The author tackles topics of key relevance to police investigators ranging from internet fraud and identity theft to cross-border fraud and money laundering. The book offers a helpful overview of the roles and functions of the various investigating and prosecuting authorities, as well as providing practical, step-by-step advice on how to conduct a fraud investigation. The Blackstone's Practical Policing Series covers a range of topical subjects of vital importance in today's policing arena. Each practical guide contains clear and detailed explanations of the relevant legislation, accompanied by practical scenarios, illustrative diagrams and useful checklists. Packed with a wealth of information and advice, the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series ensures you have ready access to the tools you need to take on any policing challenge. About the Author Sally Ramage (author), LLM, has published numerous works on the subject of fraud law. She annotated the Fraud Act 2006 for the Current Law Statutes and is currently editor of The Criminal Lawyer. She is a regular contributor and commentator to legal periodicals on issues relating to fraud, bribery and corruption. Detective Chief Inspector Jen Williams (contributor) has been Head of the Economic Crime Unit and Head of the Crime Training Section of Greater Manchester Police. She has been involved in the training of Fraud Investigators for the last eight years and assisted in writing the current National Fraud Foundation Course.