CFE – Investigation — Question 68

Which of the following statements concerning access to nonpublic records is MOST ACCURATE?

Answer options

• A. In most jurisdictions, banks are allowed to turn over a suspect’s account information directly to a fraud victim when there is adequate evidence of wrongdoing.
• B. Once a criminal case is filed, all records obtained by the government are considered public records.
• C. The government usually will not share nonpublic records with a fraud victim during an investigation into the underlying fraud.
• D. Nonpublic records cannot be obtained by subpoena or legal order in a civil action.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because during an investigation, the government typically protects nonpublic records to maintain the integrity of the inquiry. Option A is incorrect as banks usually do not disclose such information due to privacy laws. Option B is also wrong because not all records become public just because a case is filed, and D is incorrect as nonpublic records can often be obtained through legal means like subpoenas.