Fraud Detection
How to Detect Circular Trading in 5 Minutes
Forensic Team
Jan 25, 2024
Circular trading is a fraudulent practice where a group of companies sell goods to each other to inflate turnover without actual business movement. For lenders, this is a critical risk signal.
The "Round Trip" Pattern
The most common sign is the "Round Trip". Company A sends ₹10L to Company B. Company B sends ₹10L to Company C. Company C sends ₹10L back to Company A.
On paper, all three companies show ₹10L turnover. In reality, net cash flow is zero.
How FinAnalyser Detects It
Our algorithms map the Counterparty Graph. We don't just look at the amount; we look at the network.
- Velocity Check: Funds moving in and out within same day.
- Cluster Analysis: Identifying closed loops of 3+ entities.
- Volume Mismatch: High turnover but low tax payments (GST/ITR).
Why Manual Checks Fail
A human analyst reading a 500-page PDF will miss the connection between Page 12 (Debit to B) and Page 450 (Credit from C). FinAnalyser sees the whole picture instantly.