# Abuse of Position

**Canonical URL:** https://www.skillcast.com/courses/abuse-of-position-online-training-course
**Canonical link:** `<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.skillcast.com/courses/abuse-of-position-online-training-course">`
**Provider:** Skillcast
**Jurisdiction:** UK
**Library:** Compliance Essentials
**Duration:** 10 minutes
**Format:** Express
**Experience level:** For All Staff
**Topics:** Fraud Prevention
**Last updated:** 2025-10-01

## Description

Abuse of position is a type of fraud that employees can commit, sometimes inadvertently, when they use their position at the Company for their personal gain. This is a criminal offence that can result in a prison sentence. Educate your employees on how to avoid this offence and how to manage any conflicts of interest that may arise.

## Learning Objectives

- Understand that fraud by abuse of position is a serious criminal offence
- Identify the three elements of the crime
- Recognise the motivation, justifications and opportunity for employees to abuse their position
- Avoid inadvertently abusing your position within the Company

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