FRAUD SCHEMES AND FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS Fraud cases are very common especially in corporations. The situation gets worse especially if the corporations happen to be government-owned where the management does not feel under direct incentive to better the services or prevent corruption. This is more so quite common in public hospitals whereby various fraudulent claims are raised every day. This study will focus on the case of Columbia/ HCA hospital that was involved in such fraud claims in 1990’s (Kestin & Sentinel, 2010, para.5-10). The fraud investigations were conducted by the FBI, leading to USD $1.7 worth of penalties and damages that the hospital had to pay. The moment fraud cases are suspected, it is very important to handle it with such confidentiality. It is very good to also follow the proper channel of reporting to ensure word does not leak. This matter is kept confidential by the set protocol by the management (Loy, L. Heriot Watt University, 2008, pp. 36-37).