Counteracting Fraud and Tax Evasion
to Enhance Tax Compliance
28 July – 01 August 2025
Sandton Centre
Johannesburg South Africa
Register Now! Limited Seats Available!
R19, 999.00 Per Delegate
Overview
Fraud and tax evasion continue to pose serious challenges to revenue authorities worldwide, undermining government revenue, distorting economic fairness, and eroding public trust. As tax systems grow more complex and digital transactions increase, fraud schemes have also evolved—making them more difficult to detect and investigate using traditional approaches.
This intensive training course is designed specifically for officers in the Investigation Department, focusing on the three key operational areas: Investigation, Intelligence, and Digital Forensics. It offers a comprehensive, hands-on program that equips participants with the skills to identify, prevent, and respond to various forms of tax fraud and evasion.
The course covers the legal frameworks, investigative techniques, intelligence gathering strategies, and advanced digital forensic tools necessary to build effective and coordinated fraud investigations. Participants will learn how to collect and preserve evidence, develop intelligence-led investigations, and leverage digital tools to uncover fraudulent schemes and ensure taxpayer compliance.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the various methods of tax fraud and evasion.
• Apply modern investigative techniques tailored to different types of tax crimes.
• Gather, analyze, and use intelligence for proactive fraud detection.
• Utilize digital forensic tools to uncover and preserve electronic evidence.
• Enhance collaboration between investigation, intelligence, and digital forensics units.
• Understand Tax Fraud and Evasion
• Apply Investigative Techniques
• Utilize Strategic Intelligence
• Employ Digital Forensics
• Promote Interdepartmental Coordination
• Enhance Compliance and Revenue Collection
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for officers and personnel within the Investigation Department of a Revenue Authority or Tax Enforcement Agency, particularly those involved in:
• Investigation Section:
o Tax fraud investigators
o Legal and compliance officers
o Field audit and enforcement teams
• Intelligence Section:
o Tax intelligence analysts
o Risk management and profiling officers
o Officers involved in data gathering and taxpayer behavior analysis
• Digital Forensics Section:
o Digital forensic examiners
o IT security officers supporting enforcement
o Cybercrime and e-fraud investigation staff
Additionally, personnel from:
• Internal Affairs (dealing with internal fraud),
• Legal departments supporting prosecution,
• and senior managers overseeing compliance operations
Program Outline:
1. Module for Investigation Section
Foundations of Tax Fraud and Evasion
• Introduction to Tax Systems and Compliance Obligations
• Common Methods of Tax Evasion (e.g., underreporting, false invoices, shell companies)
• Legal Framework Governing Tax Offences (local and international laws)
• Red Flags and Indicators of Fraudulent Behavior
Tax Fraud Investigation Techniques
• Case Management and Investigative Planning
• Interview and Interrogation Skills
• Document Analysis and Evidence Gathering
• Working with Prosecutors and Legal Teams
• Preparing Investigation Reports and Court Briefs
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
• Group Analysis of Real Tax Fraud Cases
• Role Play: Conducting an Investigation Interview
• Workshop: Developing a Case File from Scenario Data
2. Module for Intelligence Section
Fundamentals of Tax Intelligence
• Intelligence Cycle: Collection, Analysis, Dissemination
• Sources of Intelligence: Internal (e.g. tax returns) and External (e.g. banks, public records)
• Risk Profiling of Taxpayers
• Link Analysis and Network Mapping
Strategic Intelligence Gathering
• Use of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
• Use of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Financial Intelligence
• Intelligence Sharing with Other Agencies (domestic and international)
• Managing Informants and Confidential Sources
Applied Intelligence Analysis
• Building Risk Indicators and Watchlists
• Intelligence-led Auditing
• Proactive vs. Reactive Intelligence Strategies
• Case Study: Turning Intelligence into Investigations
3. Module for Digital Forensics Section
Introduction to Digital Forensics for Tax Investigations
• Overview of Digital Forensics in Financial Crimes
• Identifying and Handling Digital Evidence (computers, mobile phones, cloud)
• Legal and Ethical Considerations in Digital Evidence Collection
• Data Acquisition and Imaging
Forensic Tools and Techniques
• Forensic Analysis of Financial Data
• Email and File Recovery Techniques
• Tracing Cryptocurrency and Digital Payment Channels
• Report Writing for Digital Evidence
• Hands-on Practical: Simulated Digital Investigation Exercise
Cross-Cutting Sessions (Integrated for All Sections)
• Chain of Custody and Evidence Integrity
• Coordination Between Sections: Intelligence → Investigation → Forensics
• Using Technology to Automate Compliance Monitoring
• Case Collaboration Exercise: Multidisciplinary Investigation Simulation
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
contact us on the detail below.
SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
TANZANIA Cell: +255 769 688 544
WhatsApp +27 79 574 0389
info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
