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E-procurement management fraud: in the context of Malaysian public sector

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  • Malar Gunasegaran
  • Rohaida Basiruddin
  • Adriana Mohd Rizal

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This study aims to identify the types of e-procurement fraud and the factors driving such fraudulent activities in the Malaysian public sector. Using a qualitative approach, data were gathered from interviews with 16 e-procurement officers across three organisations. These organisations were chosen based on various sources, including auditor general's reports, complaints to the MACC, data from the MYPROCUREMENT website, and the Code Blue report. The study identified five types of e-procurement fraud, namely, misuse of power, information breaches, fraudulent documents, fraudulent claims, and bribery. The study further revealed that social, economic, and political factors can trigger fraudulent activities. These findings offer valuable insights for combating e-procurement fraud and contribute to the existing body of knowledge on fraud in the public sector.

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  • Malar Gunasegaran & Rohaida Basiruddin & Adriana Mohd Rizal, 2025. "E-procurement management fraud: in the context of Malaysian public sector," International Journal of Procurement Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 24(4), pages 514-533.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:24:y:2025:i:4:p:514-533
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