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Investigating Commercial Fraud
The first thing that you need to be aware of is that
unless you are a major Blue-Chip corporation and victim of a financially
substantial fraud, you are not going to get too much help from your local
Police. Although it varies from region to region, with the exception of the City
of London police, the police simply don't have the resources, and are not targeted,
to investigate relatively insubstantial thefts, frauds or anything that might be
considered 'a civil matter', and where you would be expected to seek justice
through the Civil
Courts.
The second thing to bear in mind is that fraud
investigations take time and cost money, even if everything
should be recoverable. Unlike the television detective where the crime is solved
within the hour, including commercial breaks, the real world of Fraud
Investigation, reaching a satisfactory conclusion is a little more time
consuming.
Any investigation is going to be costly, but here are
three good reasons for doing it:
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You want to
avoid further financial loss by identifying
the and dealing with the problem quickly.
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There is a good chance that you may recover your
losses, either directly, or through due legal process
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You want to avoid
costly counter litigation under Human
Rights, Data Protection, and Employment legislation by taking action or
making allegations without sufficient evidence
However, by instructing INVESTITEC you will know that the
three most important components of a successful investigation are in place;
- effective, independent management control, based on
clear objectives and policies
- skilled resources
- effective processes
Engaging INVESTITEC
Our job is to advise you of an investigation
strategy, plan it and manage the process of gathering evidence,
interviewing witnesses and suspects, carrying out surveillance where required, submitting
investigation reports, and tracing assets.
However, a fraud investigation is a team effort. We will be working with your
legal advisors and, if appropriate your
auditors, accountants, and your Human Resource professionals if an employee is
involved.
Why INVESTITEC?
- We specialise in commercial investigations and fraud
- Our principals are experienced commercial investigators
and Certified Fraud Examiners
- Our associates extend worldwide and we have access to
the full range of forensics and expert witnesses.
- We understand and are sensitive to to the commercial
affects that fraudulent activity may have on your business.
- You can be assured of our professionalism, discretion
and confidentiality at all times
PLEASE NOTE - Investitec will NOT
under any circumstances accept any instructions to use any process or technique,
or to knowingly do anything other than that that is
legally and ethically acceptable.
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