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Bank Fraud and Preventive Measures in Nigeria: An Empirical Review

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This study examines the measures for fraud prevention in banking industry. Primary data were used for this study. This study was carried out by collecting data from 15 quoted commercial banks in Nigeria as at 31st December, 2015. The study utilized ordinary least square regression model. It was observed that strong internal control system, good corporate governance and compliance with banking ethics have positive and significant influence on fraud prevention in banking industry. This indicates that a commitment in the implementation of the variables of this study will reduce fraud, errors and misappropriations in the banking sector. The study recommended that banking institutions should establish and ensure effective and strict implementation of all these variables which is strong enough to prevent fraud, errors and misappropriations.
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