Partners in the fight against fraud

"Fraud and other forms of financial-economic crime are societal phenomena. They need to be brought to the attention of a broad audience to strengthen the resilience of society. It is important that all parties in society take responsibility and do not view crime prevention solely as a government task. Through intensive public-private cooperation in this field, we can collectively elevate the safety and integrity of the Netherlands. This is the reason ABN AMRO supports the Fraud Film Festival."

“Contributing to a healthy and ethical financial sector within our shared values strategy, where customers can bank with peace of mind, is what de Volksbank works hard on every day. But combating fraud can't be achieved alone; it requires collaboration and awareness. The Fraud Film Festival is a prime example of this. That's why de Volksbank is a partner of the Fraud Film Festival.”

"BDO is committed to combating fraud and crime by assisting in both prevention and investigation. Our partnership with the Fraud Film Festival feels like a natural extension of this commitment. It is crucial that every organization plays its part in fighting fraud. BDO addresses issues in a practical and pragmatic manner, utilizing innovative techniques."

"In addition to assessing, collecting, and auditing taxes, combating fraud is one of the legal responsibilities of the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. This helps protect the financial foundation of our public services and ensures a financially healthy Netherlands. We increasingly collaborate with partners across the chain to combat fraud and undermining crime. To raise awareness about fraud and specifically the fight against tax fraud, the Tax and Customs Administration supports the Fraud Film Festival."

"Together, you achieve more than alone, and this is certainly true in the realm of financial economic crime. Deloitte has been an initiator and partner of the Fraud Film Festival since its inception. The opportunity for executives, enforcers, and fraud professionals to exchange expert opinions and gain new insights, according to Deloitte, contributes to a more targeted approach to combating fraud. Making the Fraud Film Festival accessible to the general public will undoubtedly raise societal awareness about fraud, which is one of Deloitte’s key goals."

"Fraud is a societal problem that impacts confidence in our payment systems. This topic therefore touches on the core of De Nederlandsche Bank's (DNB) statutory duty: promoting the smooth operation of payment systems. Collaboration between market participants and raising awareness are powerful tools for combating fraud. These objectives align with the mission of the Fraud Film Festival and which DNB is pleased to support as a partner."

"Fraud and financial crime undermine trust in our economy and society. EY believes it's important to contribute to combating these issues, whether by conducting forensic investigations or focusing on fraud during the audit of financial statements. Adopting a professional and critical attitude, learning from past incidents, and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the chain are crucial. This aligns seamlessly with the objectives of the Fraud Film Festival, which focuses on raising awareness and educating about fraud."

"The Financial Expertise Center (FEC) is a collaboration between authorities responsible for oversight, control, prosecution, or investigation within the financial sector, established to strengthen the integrity of this sector. The Fraud Film Festival aims to raise public awareness about fraud and to drive a shift in how it is addressed. The FEC fully supports this objective."

"The FIOD stands for innovative collaboration to build a resilient society and combat financial and fiscal crime. We achieve this by conducting investigations with effect and impact, tracing and confiscating criminal assets, and working closely with various stakeholders to tackle financial and fiscal crime. The societal impact of fraud and undermining criminal activities is significant, which is why the FIOD fully supports the Fraud Film Festival. Raising awareness and connecting various public and private networks will lead to even better prevention and combatting of fraud!"

"Forcyd combines knowledge, expertise, and technology to support all types of fraud investigations. With our team of experienced investigators, technical specialists, and legal experts, we assist companies, organizations, and their lawyers with complex information and digital evidence-related issues. As one of the few RelativityOne partners in Europe, we help organizations manage large volumes of information in a high-assurance process of evidential value, both reactively and preventively. The Fraud Film Festival contributes to a broader societal understanding of fraud and highlights how technology can make a difference or sometimes not."

We see that many different companies and organizations are working together to combat fraud from various areas of expertise and perspectives. Public-private cooperation and a multidisciplinary approach offer the best chance for a structured fight against fraud. It is essential for parties to get to know each other and creatively and innovatively explore the most efficient approaches. This is why we wanted to organize an event that brings together professionals in fraud prevention, allowing them to literally view fraud from a different perspective and gain new insights. This was our motivation for bringing the idea of the Fraud Film Festival to life and, with the indispensable help of all our partners, making it a reality."

"Key aspects of combating fraud—and, more broadly, financial crime—are raising awareness and sharing knowledge. The Fraud Film Festival brings these aspects together in a fantastic way. This partnership contributes to Forvis Mazars' ambition to play a role in strengthening organizations' resilience, reducing fraud and corruption, and contributing to the (financial) integrity of society."

"Gasunie is an energy network company. In the Netherlands and Northern Germany, we manage and maintain infrastructure for the large-scale transport and storage of gas, primarily natural gas at present. With the energy transition, this will increasingly shift towards green gas and hydrogen. Additionally, we are involved in the development and management of networks for heat and CO2. We ensure that this part of the energy supply operates safely, smoothly, and as sustainably as possible, so that energy is always available to everyone. Consequently, Gasunie's processes are vital to Dutch society. Preventing and combating attacks on our critical business processes is crucial, both for physical transport and our commercial and financial processes. The Fraud Film Festival contributes to awareness of potential forms of fraud and their prevention. This is also an important aspect of Gasunie’s awareness program. Therefore, we are pleased to contribute as a partner to this excellent festival."

"Fraud, bribery, money laundering, conflicts of interest, and other breaches of integrity pose real risks to businesses and organizations, potentially leading to significant financial losses and reputational damage. Grant Thornton Forensic & Integrity Services helps businesses and organizations take the right steps by investigating suspicions of fraud and irregularities, and by providing proactive advice on fraud risk management. The Fraud Film Festival has been contributing to knowledge sharing and awareness regarding fraud and fraud prevention for years. As a partner, we feel a strong connection to the festival."

"iCOV stands for Infobox Criminal and Unexplained Assets. It is a collaboration among various government organizations and regulators. iCOV assists these partners in combating money laundering and fraud through data-driven reports. iCOV understands better than anyone that these issues can only be addressed through effective and efficient collaboration. The Fraud Film Festival broadens and strengthens this collaboration, which is a key reason why iCOV supports the festival."

"Fraud is a societal issue that causes significant emotional and financial harm to its victims. ING collaborates with various parties both within and outside the financial sector to combat fraud. The Fraud Film Festival contributes to public awareness about the impact of fraud. It highlights that fraud increasingly occurs out of sight of banks and underscores the essential nature of collaboration with other parties to effectively address it."

"The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) works to ensure safety, trust, and sustainability in transport, infrastructure, the environment, and housing. It does so on behalf of the Ministries of Infrastructure and Water Management and Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations, focusing on risks that threaten these goals. Priorities in criminal investigations include waste, soil, hazardous substances, housing corporations, and transport. These priorities are determined based on a comprehensive ILT risk analysis. The ILT employs a combined approach that includes administrative, criminal, and civil law. Its aim is to eliminate socially undesirable and criminal profit models, often involving undermining organized crime with international (financial) schemes and trade flows."

“For over 75 years, Joanknecht has been helping entrepreneurs move forward. We strengthen companies with sharp analyses and practical solutions. This also applies to fraud. Fraud hits your business harder than you think. Prevention is better, but what if it's already happening? We help you identify, investigate, and address fraud. We analyze transactions, unravel financial structures, and separate the important from the unimportant. Without distractions, without detours.”

"Fraud seems almost impossible to tackle. There could even be a Fraud Film Festival dedicated to it. Nevertheless, we continue to work intensively to combat fraud. As a Special Investigation Service, we take action when there is suspicion of abuse of individuals, regulations, or resources. This can range widely, including unemployment benefit fraud, integration fraud, NOW fraud, and labor exploitation. It also encompasses investigations into international financial schemes designed for personal gain, as well as fraud involving Personal Budget funds, subsidies, and healthcare claims. During the film festival, we aim to immerse you in this complex world of care fraud: 'How can we combat this many-headed monster and prevent funds intended for care from ending up in the wrong hands?"

"The Public Prosecution Service is the only entity in the Netherlands that can bring suspects to criminal court. When someone is suspected of committing a crime, they will deal with the Public Prosecution Service. The Public Prosecution Service is responsible for detecting and prosecuting criminal offenses, working together with the police and other investigative agencies. It also supervises the proper execution of court sentences; fines must be paid, prison sentences served, and community service completed. Contrary to what the name might suggest, the Public Prosecution Service is not a government ministry."

"This year, Pels Rijcken is once again a partner of the Fraud Film Festival. As a law firm, we are deeply embedded in society. Our political and administrative insight sets us apart within the legal field. We understand the complexities of working with conflicting interests and recognize that truth is never one-dimensional. An independent legal perspective can make a significant difference. We assist clients from both the public and private sectors in addressing fraud and undermining issues. Recently, we ourselves became involved in a fraud case and experienced firsthand the consequences of such matters. We have since implemented measures to prevent a recurrence. Our experience has shown us the added value of collaborating with experts from various sectors and disciplines to tackle complex fraud problems and enhance awareness about the impact of fraud. This is why Pels Rijcken is a partner of the Fraud Film Festival."

"Organized and undermining crime erodes society and the rule of law. Organized crime is becoming more hardened, often digital, and internationally connected. Only by understanding the underlying systems can we, together with various partners, intervene effectively and timely. This requires a knowledge-intensive approach by the police at international, national, regional, and local levels. The ability to exchange more information with partners, which we refer to as an integrated approach, is crucial. To process large volumes of information and data analysis, we organize new intervention concepts with specialists and develop partnerships. Innovative policing in a changing society also involves these new partnerships. Our work is interconnected; we collaborate with various partners because we rely on each other’s data, insights, and experiences. We share technology, knowledge, and expertise with companies and other government organizations to combat crime. We work with professionals to address the root causes of crime and exchange knowledge, experiences, and networks with international partners to tackle phenomena that cross national borders. This is why the Police contribute to the Fraud Film Festival."

"Gasunie is an energy network company. In the Netherlands and Northern Germany, we manage and maintain infrastructure for the large-scale transport and storage of gas, primarily natural gas at present. With the energy transition, this will increasingly shift towards green gas and hydrogen. Additionally, we are involved in the development and management of networks for heat and CO2. We ensure that this part of the energy supply operates safely, smoothly, and as sustainably as possible, so that energy is always available to everyone. Consequently, Gasunie's processes are vital to Dutch society. Preventing and combating attacks on our critical business processes is crucial, both for physical transport and our commercial and financial processes. The Fraud Film Festival contributes to awareness of potential forms of fraud and their prevention. This is also an important aspect of Gasunie’s awareness program. Therefore, we are pleased to contribute as a partner to this excellent festival."

"PwC aims to contribute to building trust in society and to help address important issues. The mission of the Fraud Film Festival aligns perfectly with this goal: raising and increasing (international) awareness about the impact of fraud. Our partnership, therefore, feels like a natural fit. PwC is committed to helping you prevent, detect, and resolve fraud. By combining our financial, administrative, legal, and technological expertise with extensive hands-on experience in crisis situations, we can effectively assist you—from raising awareness of critical business processes to successfully implementing improvement proposals."

"In the Netherlands, six Seveso Environmental Services are responsible for licensing, supervision, and enforcement (VTH) for companies with potentially high safety risks, such as Chemours or Shell. These companies are governed by the Activities Decree under the Environmental Protection Act. We carry out these tasks to collaborate on creating a clean, safe, and sustainable living environment. This is done in conjunction with other oversight bodies, including ISZW, regional safety agencies, water quality managers, ILT, the Public Prosecution Service, and the State Supervision of Mines. Since January 1, 2014, this collaborative program has been known as Seveso+."