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Occupational Fraud 2026: What the Latest ACFE Report Reveals About Emerging Threats

ARTICLE | July 22, 2026

Authored by Vasquez + Company

Occupational fraud remains a persistent threat to organizations of every size and industry, and the fraudsters behind it are always evolving. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the typical organization loses an estimated 5% of its annual revenue to fraud each year. The ACFE's Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations draws on more than 2,400 cases across 143 countries to examine how fraud schemes are carried out, who commits them, and which antifraud controls are most effective at reducing losses. From rising corruption schemes to the growing role of managers and executives as perpetrators, the report reveals critical shifts that every organization needs to understand.

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