Anatomy of denials: Distinguish truth from deception

Learning these principles will help you distinguish between good and poor denials and make you a better fraud examiner, executive and decision-maker.

https://www.fraud-magazine.com/article.aspx?id=4295000550


Extract: "A good denial, of course, must be truthful. In the criminal setting, “I am not guilty,” is considered a quasi-good denial. By “quasi” I mean it’s a good denial in this very specific setting. It’s “truthful” since all those arrested are, in fact, “not guilty” until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Even if the subject did the act, they’re telling the truth with this statement. Likewise, the denial “I am innocent” is truthful in the criminal setting for the same reasons. Both are quasi-good denials even if they did that of which they’re accused. But those denials offer little to close the door on allegations.........