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There’s never been a better time to commit financial fraud
The Economist BusinessWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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American enforcement has collapsed and conditions are ripe for skulduggery
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What happened
American enforcement has collapsed and conditions are ripe for skulduggery
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
The Economist Business published: There’s never been a better time to commit financial fraud
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Economic impact
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Sources
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