Paschal Ohalehi

Paschal Ohalehi is a Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University in the Faculty of Business and Law. He joined DMU in October 2016 after completing his PhD at Teesside University Business School. His academic roles include serving as the Programme Leader for the MSc Forensic Accounting and teaching in areas such as Forensic Accounting, Fraud Examination, Financial Crime & Law, and Research Methods.

Education:

• PhD, Teesside University Business School
• MBA
• BSc

His research centers on accountability, governance, financial crime, compliance, and the regulation of charities and businesses. His expertise spans forensic accounting, fraud in SMEs and charities, corporate governance, CSR disclosure, audit practices, and financial development in Sub-Saharan Africa. He is actively involved in research through the Centre for Research in Accountability, Governance and Sustainability (CRAGS).

The 15 most recent publications (limited to available data) show a consistent focus on financial crime, governance, and sustainability, with regional emphasis on Nigeria, the UK, China, the Solomon Islands, and Sub-Saharan Africa. His work appears in journals such as the Journal of Financial Crime, Corporate Governance, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across accounting, business ethics, and development economics.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Certified Forensic Accountant (ICFA)

Paschal Ohalehi supervises research and contributes to academic development through teaching and scholarly output. While specific grants and doctoral students are not mentioned, his extensive publication record and leadership in the MSc programme indicate active mentorship and research direction. He collaborates widely with scholars across Africa and the UK, contributing to global discourse on accountability and financial integrity.

He is affiliated with the Centre for Research in Accountability, Governance and Sustainability (CRAGS), which supports interdisciplinary research on ethical business practices, sustainability, and governance reform.