Muereller Fraud Perpetrator

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1) How does Mueller fit the profile of the average fraud perpetrator? How does he differ? Mueller just like many fraud perpetrators. There are not many differences with general public in terms of education, values, religion, marriage, and psychological makeup. Many criminals are recorded as ideal employees until they are caught. Mueller is dedicated and work long hours as same as others. He looks like an honest employee to steal and spend what he stole. Mueller was not dissatisfied and unfortunate and not revenge his employer unlike others. However, he is a member of schemes.
2) Explain the three elements of the Fraud triangle and how these fit the Mueller situation. Opportunity, pressure, and rationalization are three elements of the

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