Selvaraj, an internal auditor for MFG Online Booksellers, had been investigating a case of embezzlement fraud for nearly two months. After searching personnel and company records, visiting with former employees, employing invigilation tactics and finally interviewing several co-workers, Selvaraj concluded that Mastura, head of the shipping and receiving department, was involved in a large kickback scheme, costing the company hundreds of thousands of Ringgits. Finally, with evidence in hand, Selvaraj met with Mastura, presented his evidence and convinced Mastura to confess that she was indeed the perpetrator.

i. Was the order of events in which Selvaraj conducted his investigation in accordance with appropriate theft act investigative methods? Explain.

ii. When investigating a case of fraud, why is it important to work inward toward the prime suspect, saving a confronting interview until the end of the investigation?