Russ Warner

Russ Warner is VP Marketing, Operations for Converus. He has enjoyed a successful high tech career with extensive management, marketing, sales, business development, and international experience.

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Nov2025

Converus Announces the Passing of Dr. John Kircher, Pioneer in Credibility Assessment

Converus, maker of the world's first automated polygraph EyeDetect+, continues to lead polygraph innovation through advanced physiological data collection methods that eliminate some of the discomfort associated with sensors used during traditional polygraph testing.
November 20, 2025Russ Warner

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Oct2025

Employee Fraud in Latin America: One of the Highest Loss Rates in the World

By Russ Warner, Chief Operating Officer Research from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), indicates that Latin America has one of the highest median losses per case ($250,000) globally for employee fraud. This figure highlights a persistent and high-cost threat posed by internal wrongdoing among employees. In terms of behavioral red ... Read More
October 1, 2025Russ Warner

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Aug2025

Top 10 Warning Signs that Employees are Stealing from You

By Russ Warner, Chief Operating Officer Employee theft represents a significant and often underestimated threat to any organization's bottom line and operational integrity. It's a risk that must be managed with the same seriousness as external cyberattacks or market competition. As leaders, it is our responsibility to implement controls to deter ... Read More
August 20, 2025Russ Warner

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Aug2025

Colombia Breaks New Ground: Former President Convicted in Landmark Corruption Case

By Russ Warner, COO In a historic turn of events, Colombia convicted former President Álvaro Uribe on July 31 for witness tampering and bribery, marking the first time a Colombian head of state has been found guilty at trial. Uribe, now 73 years old, led the country from 2002 to 2010 and ... Read More
August 12, 2025Russ Warner

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Aug2025

Top 10 Ways Employees Steal (and How to Protect Yourself)

by Russ Warner, COO Building and maintaining trust is vital to all successful businesses. The reality in many places is that employee theft and fraud are serious challenges, including Latin America. Based on various reports, a surprising number of businesses are losing money and assets due to internal misconduct. It's not just ... Read More
August 5, 2025Russ Warner

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Jul2025

How to Identify, Prevent, and Manage Employee Fraud: A Guide for HR Managers

Click to download Summary Employee fraud poses a serious threat to the integrity, financial stability, and reputation of organizations. As a Human Resources (HR) leader, you are in a unique position to shape the ethical climate of your organization, detect early warning signs, and support systems that prevent and respond to dishonest ... Read More
July 29, 2025Russ Warner

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Jul2025

Corruption Crisis in Peru: Why Technology Must Be Part of the Solution

By Russ Warner, COO Last week, Peru’s political scene was shaken once again when Prime Minister Alberto Otárola resigned following the release of audio recordings allegedly linking him to influence peddling and the improper awarding of government contracts. This is just the latest scandal in a country that has seen multiple ... Read More
July 22, 2025Russ Warner

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Jul2025

Standoff: Mexico’s President Sues U.S. Attorney Amidst Cartel Accusations

by Russ Warner, Chief Operating Officer Today, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico addressed growing concerns about recent attacks targeting key political and law enforcement figures in Mexico. Speaking at a morning press conference, she emphasized that some of these threats appear to originate from outside the country; specifically, she pointed to ... Read More
July 16, 2025Russ Warner

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Jul2025

HR Leaders Should Not Let Fear Stall the Use of AI-based Hiring Tools

By Russ Warner, COO AI is transforming every industry, and HR should be no exception. From streamlining recruitment to enhancing talent management, AI promises unprecedented efficiencies. Yet, a recent report from Warden AI, the "State of AI Bias in Talent Acquisition 2025," reveals a significant hurdle: fear. A striking 75% of HR ... Read More
July 8, 2025Russ Warner

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Jun2025

U.S. Accuses Three Mexican Banks of Aiding Cartel Money Laundering

By Russ Warner, Chief Operations Officer In a move that shook the financial sector across borders, the U.S. Treasury Department recently designated three Mexican financial institutions—Tres CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa — as primary money laundering concerns under the newly enforced FEND Off Fentanyl Act. According to U.S. officials, ... Read More
June 30, 2025Russ Warner
 

Converus (“with truth”) provides scientifically validated credibility assessment technologies that help protect countries, corporations and communities from corruption, crime and threats.