Our extensive network of investigative resources, developed and refined in the course of more than 40 years, extends to the farthest reaches of the globe. Our excellent relations with law-enforcement agencies, both domestic and foreign, facilitate investigations and, if required, criminal prosecutions.
We approach all investigations in a prudent, deliberate manner. After analyzing clients’ needs, we proffer realistic strategies, ranging from the very basic to the exceptionally innovative. Often, a conservative approach is indicated, whereby we undertake an initial inquiry within a defined, reasonable budget. Results and, when appropriate, suggested avenues of further exploration are presented to the client, who decides whether a fuller effort is warranted. Moreover, we add value to the information generated in the inquiry by collating it into a precise, perceptive and timely report.
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.
Direct financial losses, including embezzlements, are investigated worldwide, as are indirect financial losses, such as kickback/bribery schemes, conflict-of-interest situations or bid-rigging and collusion. We also have extensive experience conducting product diversion investigations, to include surveillances.
Many of these investigations are conducted in conjunction with security audits designed to mitigate the risk of having the crime repeated at a later date.
We investigate breaches of the production-distribution chain through inventory erosion, diversion, even hijacking, as well as corporate penetration by criminal organizations. Investigative steps include a thorough examination of a logistical, warehouse and transportation processes, as well as detailed interviews or interrogations of witnesses and subjects.
Many of these investigations are conducted in conjunction with security audits designed to mitigate the risk of having the crime repeated at a later date.
