Fraud Incident
- Type
- Tabletop
- Scenario
- Fraud Incident
- Category
- Crisis Management
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Duration
- 120 min
- Scheduled
- —
- Injects
- 12
- Assess the effectiveness of the crisis management team activation process
- Evaluate the organization's communication strategy with stakeholders
- Determine the ability to conduct a rapid financial review and risk assessment
- Test compliance with regulatory notification requirements
- Analyze decision-making and leadership effectiveness under crisis conditions
Share these links with each team before the exercise. Each URL shows only that team's injects.
http://www.res-test.online/exercise/299/present/alpha
http://www.res-test.online/exercise/299/present/bravo
http://www.res-test.online/exercise/299/present/charlie
Subject: Urgent - CFO Arrested for Fraud Team, This morning, our CFO was arrested on charges of financial fraud. We need to convene an emergency meeting to address the potential impacts on our operations and public image. Please prioritize attendance. Regards, CEO
Q: 'Is it true that your CFO has been arrested for fraud?' → We are currently assessing the situation and will provide an update shortly.
Subject: Immediate Financial Review Required Finance Team, In light of recent events, initiate a comprehensive review of all financial accounts and transactions from the past 18 months. Report findings to the crisis team ASAP. Thanks, Interim CFO
We need to notify the FCA and ICO of the incident within regulatory timeframes. Ensure compliance to avoid penalties.
Subject: Concerns from Major Shareholder Hi Team, We're receiving inquiries from major shareholders about the CFO's arrest. They are requesting an urgent update on how this affects their investments. Best, Investor Relations
Rumors are circulating on the internal chat about the CFO's arrest. Staff are worried about job security.
IT has detected unusual access patterns in the CFO's accounts. Possible data breach linked to the fraud investigation.
We need to consult with legal to understand the implications of the CFO's arrest and any potential liability.
Begin planning for recovery and return to normal operations, considering any long-term impacts.
Conduct a hot debrief to capture immediate lessons learned and areas for improvement.
In breaking news, a very concerned Barwon Water customer has called into our show this morning. They expressed their anger over the lack of transparency and timely communication from Barwon Water regarding the recent arrest of their CFO. The caller is demanding immediate answers and reassurances about the security of their water supply and the financial stability of the organization. We will be following this story closely and bringing you updates as they come.
Victoria's regional water provider, Barwon Water, is under scrutiny as the investigation into CFO John Doe's fraud charges deepens. Authorities suggest that the financial discrepancies may be more extensive than initially reported, potentially affecting multiple service areas. The organisation is urged to maintain vigilance as the inquiry progresses.