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Maryland Chapter 21 of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

MD Chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Welcome to ACFE MD Chapter 21

ACFE Maryland Chapter #21 is the primary nonprofit resource for fraud awareness training in our state. Members in our area share an interest in the detection and deterrence of fraud. In Maryland the Chapter acts as the local representative of the ACFE, the the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Find out more about the ACFE and certified fraud examiners at their website. In 2024 the Chapter's training resulted in more than 1,800 CPEs.

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April 2025 Conference

Baltimore County IG receives Fraud Fighter of the Year Award

One of the highlights of the conference was the Chapter's Fraud Fighter Award to Kelly Madigan, Baltimore County IG.  Inspector General Madigan was honored for her courage, leadership, and focus on speaking truth to power.


Kelly Madigan, Baltimore County Inspector General, received the Fraud Fighter of the Year Award from Chapter President Jessica Gay. See the list of previous honorees at our AWARDS page.

Our Chapter's 2-day spring conference ended. Thank you all for attending April 28 and 29, 2025.  Whether you attended in person or online we appreciate your participation. Learn more at our Fraud Conference 2025 website.

Our Chapter A Top Contributor

ACFE announced in June that the Maryland Chapter was one of the highest contributing chapters to the ACFE Foundation. The Chapter contributed at the Diamond Level and was exceeded by only six other chapters. Thanks to all of you joining the Chapter and participating in our events to help the Maryland Chapter be a part of this effort

Last year worldwide contributions to the Foundation totaled $124,050. The Foundation suppors the anti-fraud profession through scholarships, research and educational initiatives.

Chapter Election Results

As a result of the June 2025 Chapter Election, the following individuals were elected:
  • Jessica Gay, President
  • Robert Cantor, Treasurer
  • Shameeka Jones, Member of the Board of Directors
  • Frank Turner II, Member of the Board of Directors 

Their 2-year terms begin July 1, 2025. 

About ACFE

    Learn more about ACFE, its committees, and the ACFE credential at ACFE.com. Get ACFE international fraud news! Become a CFE.

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    Events

    • ACFE Global Conference June 22-25, Nashville, TN and virtual

    Start or Renew Your Membership

    Please remember the Chapter membership year started January 1, but it's never too late to join. The  Chapter membership fee remains only $30 for CFEs and $25 for Associates members. Chapter members eligible to vote and hold office must also be members of ACFE headquartered in Texas.

    Not a member of ACFE.com? You can still support our Chapter by becoming an Affiliate for $25.  While Affiliates are not Chapter members, they do receive some event emails and discounts.  Details at ACFE.

    Chapter President Leads Panel at Nashville Conference

     Chapter President Jessica Gay moderates a panel at the ACFE Global conference on June 24, 2025. See https://fraudconference.com/36th-home.aspx for details about Health Care Fraud Roundtable: Strategies for Detection, Prevention and Collaboration

    Fraud Talk




    Each month ACFE produces a podcast. Hear the latest: Under Pressure: Why Younger Generations are Falling for and Committing Fraud

    Become a member of the Chapter!

    • Gain valuable training, continuing education credits, and networking at meetings and the Chapter's annual conference.
    • Get discounts on individual rates for training.
    • Support Maryland students in higher education studying fraud prevention and detection. 
    • Help develop fraud awareness in Maryland.
    • Details at https://cfemd.org/membership

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    Certified or Associate or Affiliate Member
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    WE ARE A Chapter of the Year Award Winner!

    The ACFE annually presents the Chapter of the Year Award to the chapter that has gone above and beyond to grow and serve its membership. The Maryland Chapter received the award in 2015. We continue to strive at that mission. The Maryland Chapter has fought against fraud for more than 20 years.

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