Specialized Investigative Services
Some matters need specialised knowledge of a particular regulation, transaction type or kind of wrongdoing. Our specialised investigations bring forensic accounting together with regulatory understanding and lawful intelligence gathering.
What we do
Money Laundering Investigations
AML compliance and suspicious transaction analysis
We review transaction patterns for layering, structuring and round-tripping, conduct look-back reviews of flagged accounts, and assess anti-money-laundering controls against the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and the rules made under it. We support reporting entities and their Principal Officers; the decision to report to FIU-IND remains theirs.
Merger & Acquisition Support
Investigation support for business transactions
Forensic due diligence looks beyond the numbers presented to test the quality of revenue, undisclosed related parties and liabilities, and the background and integrity of promoters and key management, so that you know what you are buying before you sign.
Financial Crime Investigation
Complex financial fraud cases and regulatory violations
We investigate complex matters such as fake invoicing and input tax credit schemes, bribery and corruption, misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information, and circular transactions used to inflate turnover.
Corporate Intelligence
Business intelligence and competitor analysis
We build profiles of counterparties, promoters, distributors and competitors from lawful public and commercial sources, covering corporate filings, litigation, regulatory actions and media coverage. We do not use pretexting or any unlawful means of obtaining information.
When to engage us
- Before an acquisition, investment or joint venture
- Onboarding a significant supplier, distributor or agent
- Suspicious transaction alerts that need deeper review
- Regulatory enquiries or notices
- Indications of fake invoicing or circular trading
Our approach
Define the question
What decision will this work inform? The answer shapes the scope, sources and depth.
Gather lawfully
Records, public filings, databases and interviews, all obtained through lawful and documented means.
Connect the dots
Link analysis of entities, accounts and people to reveal relationships that are not apparent on the surface.
Advise on action
Clear findings with a risk rating and practical next steps for the transaction or matter.
What you receive
- AML review or look-back report
- Forensic and integrity due diligence report
- Entity and relationship maps
- Background profiles of counterparties and key individuals
Frequently asked questions
How does forensic due diligence differ from financial due diligence?
Financial due diligence analyses earnings, working capital and debt as presented. Forensic due diligence asks whether those numbers can be trusted, and looks for undisclosed relationships, irregular transactions and integrity concerns about the people involved.
Can you file suspicious transaction reports on our behalf?
No. Under the PMLA, reporting is the responsibility of the reporting entity through its Principal Officer. We provide the analysis that supports that decision.
What sources do you use for corporate intelligence?
Only lawful ones: statutory filings, court and regulatory records, commercial databases, media and interviews conducted openly. We document our sources so the findings can be relied on.
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