Miss_laulau: "Has there ever been someone who has gotten away with this type of crime?" Good question. The fact that so many are caught and thefts often go on for years undetected indicates that many have gotten away and many are still getting away with it. I think we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Also, the fact that the very people who are in charge of the money are thieves makes oversight close to impossible. Internal audits are like asking thieves to guard the money. Are all those entrusted with money thieves? No, but without effective oversight, the temptation for many is too great. Think of all those who speed when squad cars aren't near, and you'll get an idea of the extent of the problem. In the end, the blame is with the CEO or whoever's at the top. If s/he isn't akamai enough to oversee these key players, then she is accountable. Hold the head responsible, and the body will straighten up. But what if the head is a thief? A possible answer is rewarding whistleblowers.