Light sentencing of defrauders

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Inconclusive convictions for fraud
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People convicted of fraud are less likely to be imprisoned - or if imprisoned are given shorter sentences - than other non-violent criminals who steal substantial sums. They are also more often sent to open prisons and are more frequently paroled. Recent research has also shown that senior executives rate a suspended prison sentence as a less significant punishment than publicity on its own or a large fine.
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(D) Detailed problems