The ACFE 2026 Report to the Nations reveals that organisations worldwide lose an estimated 5% of revenue to fraud every year.
Compiled from 2,402 real fraud investigations across 143 countries, the report uncovers:
- The biggest fraud risks facing organisations today
- How fraudsters bypass controls
- Why whistleblowers remain the #1 detection method
- Which anti-fraud controls reduce losses the most
- The warning signs organisations often miss
Some of the findings are alarming:
- Fraud schemes lasted an average of 12 months before detection
- Corruption now appears in 45% of cases
- Financial statement fraud caused average losses of USD 1 million, which equates to approximately R 18.5 million
This report is essential reading for business leaders, risk professionals, auditors, compliance teams and anyone responsible for protecting organisations against fraud.
