Our global investigative network, developed and refined over nearly five decades, extends to virtually every region of the world. Our longstanding relationships with domestic and international law enforcement agencies, government officials, legal professionals and trusted local sources enable us to conduct discreet, thorough, and effective investigations while facilitating coordination with the appropriate authorities when criminal matters arise.
Every investigation is approached with a disciplined and methodical process. After assessing each client’s objectives, we develop practical, cost-effective investigative strategies tailored to the circumstances of the engagement. In many cases, we recommend an initial, narrowly focused inquiry conducted within an agreed-upon budget to establish the relevant facts before expanding the scope of work. Upon completion of the preliminary investigation, we provide clients with a comprehensive assessment of our findings, together with recommendations regarding any additional investigative steps that may be warranted. All findings are presented in concise, well-organized, and actionable reports designed to support informed decision-making.
Due Diligence
We conduct background investigations of employment candidates, prospective joint-venture partners and franchisees and potential acquisitions.
The investigations focus on reviews of criminal and civil records, credit history, financial data and history, education, employment history, governmental and regulatory checks, and social media. If appropriate, we gauge reputations via interviews.
Investigations are conducted online by in-house investigators and in-person by our vast network of associates. If warranted, one of our in-house investigators will travel to supervise on-the-ground investigative steps and conduct interviews.
Costs and timelines are determined on an individual case basis. When the investigation is conducted in the US, clients can expect to have preliminary results within five business days.
Fraud
We conduct investigations into both direct and indirect financial losses worldwide. These include embezzlement, kickback and bribery schemes, conflicts of interest, bid-rigging, procurement fraud, and other forms of corporate misconduct. We also have extensive experience conducting product diversion investigations, including covert surveillance operations when appropriate.
Conventional Theft
We investigate losses throughout the production and distribution chain, including inventory shrinkage, product diversion, cargo theft, hijackings, and the infiltration of legitimate businesses by organized criminal groups. Our investigative approach includes detailed reviews of logistics, warehousing, transportation, and supply chain operations, as well as witness interviews, subject interviews, and, where appropriate and legally permissible, interrogations.
Whenever appropriate, these investigations are accompanied by physical security assessments and operational reviews to identify procedural weaknesses and recommend practical measures to mitigate future losses.
