specifically targets the practices of unscrupulous information brokers and others who trade in confidential financial data produced by fraud.

A flourishing industry of so-called 'information brokers' now openly advertises its ability to obtain information about personal account balances, stock portfolios and other financial holdings,

It is usually people in the money business, finance, and international trade that are really rich.

Our information network is operational throughout Asia and other important trade lanes worldwide. We're on course to continue growing our port network in 2006, enabling our customers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their global operations.

One thing that concerns me is fraud.

This operation was a coordinated, nationwide attempt to root out bribery, kickbacks and fraud in the repair and maintenance of Navy supply ships in the maritime industry.