Media Response Template for Financial Misconduct or Fraud

This media response template is intended to serve as a starting point for developing your own messaging and holding statements around financial misconduct or fraud allegations within your organization.

We recommend developing a proper communications strategy around any issue, but the template statement below contains the sort of language that has reliably steered many organizations through the early stages of a crisis.

When you need to say something quickly, you can modify the template to fit your situation, buying your organization the time it needs to consider the issue and its response more thoroughly.

IMPORTANT: Replace any placeholder text below with your organization’s name or other details of your particular issue.

Template

[Organization Name] is aware of allegations concerning financial misconduct involving [brief description, e.g., specific individuals, departments, or practices]. We take these claims very seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all of our operations.

We have initiated a thorough investigation, engaging independent experts to ensure a comprehensive and impartial review of the matter. Appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

We are working diligently to address the situation and will provide updates as more details become available. We are committed to transparency and upholding the trust of our [shareholders, employees, customers, etc.].

For any questions, please contact [Designated Contact Information].