JOHANNESBURG - South African organisations are reporting the highest instances of economic crime in the world over the past decade, a PwC report released yesterday has found.
According to the PwC’s biennial Global Economic Crime Survey, South African organisations that have experienced economic crime are now at a staggering 77percent, followed in second place by Kenya at 75percent, and France in third place at 71percent.
The survey examines more than 7200 respondents from 123 countries, of which 282 were from South Africa, with half of the top 10 countries who reported economic crime coming from Africa.
“Asset misappropriation” remains the most prevalent form of economic crime reported by 45percent of respondents globally, and 49percent of South African respondents.
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By Siphelele Dludla.
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