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Assume you are the lead forensic investigator for a potential fraud case at AJB, Inc. After searching public records and other Internet sources, you accumulate the following financial information for the suspected fraud perpetrator, Jaleesa P. Crimin.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Assets:

Residence #1

$243,000

$243,000

$243,000

Residence #2

138,000

Stocks and bonds

15,000

30,000

57,000

Automobiles

27,000

52,500

52,500

Boat

34,500

34,500

CD

12,000

42,000

81,000

Cash

5,670

12,150

29,160

Liabilities:

Mortgage balance #1

136,080

68,040

16,200

Mortgage balance #2

138,000

Auto loans

18,000

57,000

Boat loan

34,500

9,000

Income:

Salary

78,750

82,650

Interest/other

8,730

17,790

Expenses:

Mortgage payments

24,300

42,120

Auto loan payments

9,720

9,720

Boat loan payments

5,670

8,100

Other living expenses

35,640

42,060

Problems:

1. Determine whether there is a likelihood of fraudulent income based on the review of information you were able to obtain from your Internet search. If there is a likelihood of fraudulent income, calculate the amount. (Hint: calculate potential income from unknown sources based on the unexplained increase/decrease in Jaleesa’s assets and liabilities.) You must show how you calculated the amount.
2. As the lead forensic investigator, discuss the process that you would take during your interview with Jaleesa to get her to confess. Include specific questions that you would ask, considering the order they should be asked.