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This book is a definitive account of Frauds and scams popping up in the Corporate World. A result of over six years of rigorous research, the work presents a deeper and comprehensive perspective on corporate scams and frauds.  One would be surprised to know about companies that are trusted world over have agreed for multi-billion dollar settlements with the Department of Justice, as most of them have either been found guilty of misconduct or have themselves paid the settlement amounts to close further investigations. How will it feel when we get to know that Banks, wherein we keep our hard earned savings, have been found guilty of fraudulent acts in some way or the other? The list is almost a who’s who of the Banking community. The book will point out another very delicate and sensitive subject and that is the drugs we take. The book will talk in detail about Pharmaceutical Companies who have been found guilty of serious misdeeds. Coming to India, where scandals involving Union Carbide, Satyam Computer, allocation of 2G spectrums involving several telecom companies, and allocation of Coal blocks to companies have made headlines. The book will discuss these and other corporate scandals including GMR-led Delhi Airports, LIC Housing, Bharat Earth Movers Ltd., among others.     

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Robin Banerjee is the MD & CEO of Caprihans India Ltd. Earlier, he served in several multinational global corporations in senior leadership positions, including Hindustan Unilever (as General Manager), ArcelorMittal Germany (as Managing Director), Thomas Cook (Executive Director), Essar Steel (Executive Director) and Suzlon Energy (Gr CFO and member of the global Boards). He is a Chartered Accountant (FCA), Cost Accountant (FCMA), Company Secretary (FCS) and M.Com. He is the recipient of several business awards, including the Rotary International’s award for ‘Ethical Businessman of the year’. Robin is the Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Maharashtra, for Finance and Taxation Committee, and Co-Chairman Western Region for ESG Committee. He is a member of the Board of Studies for Independent Directors, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. He is also in the Board of SME Chamber of India.  He serves as an independent director in several companies, including stock-exchange-listed ones. He had earlier authored several books on indirect taxation, including Complete Treatise on Central Excise; Valuation and Modvat, which went into 10 editions. He has also authored two bestselling business non-fiction books: • Who Cheats and How (published in 2015) available in English, Hindi and Marathi languages • Who Blunders and How (published in 2019) Robin is a much sought-after key-note speaker. He is also a popular columnist. He is a member of the academic boards in several management institutions. A fitness freak, he loves to attend gym regularly. His passion is to play badminton and table tennis, time permitting.

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