Welcome, fiscally curious and hopefully morally resolute readers, to the dubious depths of Fraudulent Trading! If you think accounting is just debits and credits, well, youβre not wrongβbut throw in a dash of dishonesty and you’ve got yourself a crime scene fit for Sherlock Holmes! ππ
The Dark Art of Fraudulent Trading πβ¨
What Is Fraudulent Trading? π€
According to the almighty accounting textbook, Fraudulent Trading is the nefariously fun activity of carrying on business with intent to defraud creditors or for any other fraudulent purpose. Itβs like promising to pay back your friend Jessica $50 but instead using that money to bet on a three-legged horse named βLuckyβ π΄. Spoiler: Itβs not legal.
Legal Consequences: The Gavel Has Spoken βοΈπ
Think skipping out on debts is a victimless crime? Think again. Actions have reactions, and the lawβs reaction to fraudulent trading is about as gentle as Thorβs hammer. Itβs a criminal offense. Thatβs right! You could end up sharing bunk beds with someone who calls everyone