ABSTRACT
The study evaluates causes and effect of fraud and malpractices in Nigeria banking system. Specifically the relationship between causes of fraud and fraud detection systems and also the effect of fraudulent practices in the Nigerian banking system.Union bank of Nigeria was used as case study. Data for the study used were collected from both primary and secondary sources using a well structured questionnaire. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical mean, frequency and standard deviation). Simple regression analyses was used to test the research hypothesis which postulated that there is no significant relationships between causes of fraud in banks and the fraud detection systems put in place in the banks was rejected. Based on the research finding it is recommended that internal control system in the banking system should be directed at cross checking forged signatures and forged cheques also providing adequate training and retraining of staff regularly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page 1
Certification-- 11
Dedication -- 111
Acknowledgement• IV
Table of Contents v
List of tables Vlll
Abstract IX
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction - 1
1.1 Background of the Study - 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem - 2
1.2 Objectives of the Study - 3
1.4 Research Questions 3
1.5 Research Hypothesis 4
1.6 Significance of the Study- 4
1. 7 Scope of the Study- 5
1.8 Limitations of the Study - 5
1.9 Definition of Terms 6
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 8
2.1 Concept of Fraud -
2.2 Origin of Bank Fraud in Nigeria
2.2.1 Types of Bank Fraud
2.2.1 Flow Frauds
2.2.2 Victim Frauds
2.2.3 Act Fraud
2.2.4 Identity Theft
2.3 Conditions that Make Fraud Possible -
2.3.2 Opportunity -
2.3.3 Lack of Integrity
2.4 Methods by which Fraud can be perpetrated -
2.4.1 Advance Fee Fraud
2.4.2 Forge Cheques
2.4.3 Cheque Kitting
24.4 Account Opening Fraud
2.4.5 Counterfeit Securities
2.4.6 Computer Fraud
2.5 Causes of Bank Fraud
2.6 Theories of Fraud -
2.7 Effects of Fraud on Nigerian Banks
2.8 Measures of Controlling Frauds in Banks
2.8.1 Fraud Identification
2.8.2 Fraud Prevention and Detection
2.8.3 Fraud Management
CHAPTERTHREE
3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY - 28
3.1 Research Design - 28
3.2 Area of Study 28
3.3 Scope of the Study- 29
3.4 Population and Sample of the Study - 29
3.5 Sources of Data 29
3.5.l Primary Sources - - 29
3.6 Validity and Reliability of Instrument - 30
1.7 Method of Data Analysis - 30
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 31
4.1 1lm=edttctto~~~~ 31
4.1.l Research Question 1 31
4.2 Research Question 2 3
4.3Research question 3 34
4.4 Research question 4 35
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - 40
5.1 Summary of Findings 40
5.3 Conclusion - 40
5.4 Recommendations - 41
References
Appendix
ALEKE, M (2020). CAUSES AND EFFECT OF FRAUD AND MALPRACTICES IN NIGERIAN BANKING SYSTEM (CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK NIGERIA PLC.). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/causes-and-effect-of-fraud-and-malpractices-in-nigerian-banking-system-case-study-of-union-bank-nigeria-plc
MOUAU/09/13708, ALEKE. "CAUSES AND EFFECT OF FRAUD AND MALPRACTICES IN NIGERIAN BANKING SYSTEM (CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK NIGERIA PLC.)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 05 Apr. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/causes-and-effect-of-fraud-and-malpractices-in-nigerian-banking-system-case-study-of-union-bank-nigeria-plc. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
MOUAU/09/13708, ALEKE. "CAUSES AND EFFECT OF FRAUD AND MALPRACTICES IN NIGERIAN BANKING SYSTEM (CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK NIGERIA PLC.)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 05 Apr. 2020. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/causes-and-effect-of-fraud-and-malpractices-in-nigerian-banking-system-case-study-of-union-bank-nigeria-plc >.
MOUAU/09/13708, ALEKE. "CAUSES AND EFFECT OF FRAUD AND MALPRACTICES IN NIGERIAN BANKING SYSTEM (CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK NIGERIA PLC.)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 22 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/causes-and-effect-of-fraud-and-malpractices-in-nigerian-banking-system-case-study-of-union-bank-nigeria-plc