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.

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