The COVID-19 pandemic has seen significant changes in the way in which many businesses operate. More employees are working from home and many are facing financial hardship, customers are increasingly transacting online, suppliers are faced with changes in demand for products and services, as well as different ways of delivering them, and the government has announced a range of measures to combat the economic fallout from the pandemic.

Sapere Forensic Director and Head of Investigations, Gary Gill, looks at the increased risk of phishing emails, payment diversion and other financial crimes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.