Book Title : Financial crime and economic offenders | Concepts, Investigation and Legal Frameworks | AGPH Books

Financial Crime and Economic Offenders: Theory and Practice offers a clear and structured analysis of financial criminality in modern economic systems. To begin with, it introduces the foundations of financial crime, including its concept, scope, and key categories of economic offenders. In addition, it explains the characteristics of white-collar crime, its economic impact, and the factors that enable such offences. Thus, readers gain a strong conceptual base.

Next, the book provides a detailed overview of different types of financial crimes. For example, it covers corporate, banking, loan, securities, investment, and insurance frauds. Furthermore, it explains money laundering and cyber-enabled financial crimes in a clear and practical manner. As a result, readers understand the diversity of financial offences.

Moreover, a focused discussion explores the behaviour and methods of economic offenders. In particular, it examines techniques such as fraudulent documentation, shell companies, financial statement manipulation, and misuse of digital payments. Additionally, it highlights illicit trade practices and tax evasion strategies. Consequently, the reader gains insight into real-world fraud methods.

Importantly, the book emphasizes investigative approaches. It also explains forensic accounting, financial statement analysis, digital forensics, auditing methods, and interview techniques. Furthermore, it introduces data-driven investigation practices. Therefore, readers can improve detection and prevention strategies.

Furthermore, the book discusses the legal and regulatory framework in India in a simplified way. Specifically, it explains key legislations, enforcement agencies, AML frameworks, and KYC norms. Along with this, it covers risk management practices and compliance technologies used in financial institutions. Hence, readers develop a strong regulatory understanding.

Finally, the book presents insights into global trends, international cooperation, governance, and ethics. Overall, it promotes transparency, accountability, and integrity in financial systems. Ultimately, this book serves as a comprehensive academic and practical resource for students, professionals, and policymakers.About the Author

About the Author

Dr. T. Umapathy

Dr. T. Umapathy has a strong academic background in economics and statistics. He completed his undergraduate degree in economics and pursued a postgraduate degree in business economics from D.G. Vaishnav College.

He earned his Ph.D. with a thesis titled “WTO: A Study of its Regulation and Effect on Indian Agriculture in the Globalization Era (1995–2007).” His research reflects deep expertise in global trade and economic policy.

Over the years, he has guided three MPhil scholars under his supervision. His contributions to society were recognised with the prestigious Indira Gandhi National Award in 2014–15. The award was presented by the former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.

Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate and Research Department of Economics at Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (Autonomous), Chennai. He continues to contribute to teaching, research, and academic development.

About The Publisher:

AGPH Books is a Professional Self Book Publishing House based in Central India, specializing in academic, professional, fiction, and non-fiction books in both print, digital and audio formats. The publishing house produces textbooks, research and reference works, biographies, self-help titles, children’s books, literary fiction, poetry, and general interest publications. With a transparent publishing process and strong digital distribution, AGPH Books ensures global availability through Google Books, Amazon, Flipkart, and its official website store, supporting authors and institutions in reaching a wide and diverse readership.