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How can fictitious revenue be created through the use of false sales to shell companies? Discuss the method and result of committing this fraud.

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How can fictitious revenue be created through the use of false sales to shell companies? Discuss the method and result of committing this fraud.

Fictitious revenue can be created through the use of false sales to shell companies. The method of committing this fraud is that a shell company is created. These are special purpose entities that are created ...

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