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CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 126 Discussion

Mr X's wife is gravely ill.He accepts money from a client to falsify some accounts. The client is a contractor, being paid by the Government to build a bridge over a river. The accounts now state that more expensive materials were used to build the bridge. The money helps Mr X pay for his wife's medical treatment. Is this an example of a 'victimless crime'?
A) No. The contractor is being paid to build a bridge with tax payers' money.If it is built with poor quality materials it may collapse, wasting money, and potentially causing an accident
B) Yes. Mr X used the money to get help for his wife. The bridge was built anyway
C) Yes. Mr X needed the money to help his wife - family is more important
D) Yes. Mr X has a duty to do as his client asked

CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 126 Discussion

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Question #: 126
Topic #: 3
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Mr X's wife is gravely ill.He accepts money from a client to falsify some accounts. The client is a contractor, being paid by the Government to build a bridge over a river. The accounts now state that more expensive materials were used to build the bridge. The money helps Mr X pay for his wife's medical treatment. Is this an example of a 'victimless crime'?

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by Stefania at May 15, 2026, 10:54 AM

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Nan
10 hours ago
I think it's a victimless crime. He needed the money.
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Rikki
6 days ago
No way, that's not victimless!
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Judy
11 days ago
Wait, so the bridge was built with cheap materials? That's risky!
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Florinda
16 days ago
Family is important, but that doesn't justify fraud.
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Polly
21 days ago
Really? Just because he needed the money for his wife? Seems off.
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Jean
26 days ago
Totally agree, the bridge could be dangerous!
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Tamekia
1 month ago
This is definitely not a victimless crime. Taxpayers are affected.
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Doretha
1 month ago
I think family comes first, so I get why he did it.
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Deeann
1 month ago
The bridge could collapse, that's a huge risk!
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Linsey
2 months ago
Really? Just because he needed the money for his wife?
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Katie
2 months ago
Totally agree, it's not victimless at all!
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Meaghan
2 months ago
This affects public safety and taxpayer money.
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Goldie
2 months ago
I feel like option C is a bit of a stretch. Family is important, but does that justify breaking the law? I remember we talked about duty to society in our lectures.
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Leila
2 months ago
I think I saw a similar question in our practice exam. Option B seems too simplistic. Just because the bridge was built doesn't mean there aren't consequences for the falsification.
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Valentin
2 months ago
I'm not sure if I agree with A completely. I mean, Mr X was just trying to save his wife's life, right? But I guess the bridge could be dangerous if the materials are bad.
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Johnson
4 months ago
I remember discussing victimless crimes in class, and I think option A makes the most sense. The contractor's actions could harm others, so it's not really victimless.
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