How our Fraud Investigation and Market Intelligence Services team can help you:

Investors and Corporates encounter number of challenges pre and post investments. That is where we come in. Our solutions help you in managing the risk of value erosion and loss of reputation by providing various services at each stage of the transaction, right from pre investment unit exit.

The current investment dynamics in the country are very challenging – on one hand the media is flooded with news around frauds and on the other, PE firms are bullish about investing in India. These challenges range from low visibility of the target’s business to unethical activities by the target such as fraud, corruption and bribery.

Advising clients on fraud risk practices pertaining to the industry and practical methods of detection and prevention. We provide and workable and viable solutions to identify and mitigate fraud.

Investigations of suspected frauds or irregularities on behalf of private clients, corporate bodies, financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies or the government.

Firms Should Be Cautious About:

1.    Background of promoters and the company

2.     Bribery and corruption risks

3.     Risk of siphoning out of funds/misappropriations of assets

4.    Misreporting by the investee / financial irregularities

5.     Corruption (accepting kickbacks, and engaging in conflicts of interest)

In order to combat the risks and challenges in transactions, this is what you require:

1.    Endeavor to probe and procure information beyond surface visibility

2.    In-depth knowledge of relevant transactions, investigation and compliance issues, combined with the experience of emerging markets

3.    Skilled and experienced professionals

4.    Innovative and independent advice with the ability to implement it

5.    Continuity of team and consistency of approach

6.    Strong Liasioning skills

7.    Strong RECOVERY process

You Benefit from us in the following ways:

1.     Visibility of utilization of funds

2.     Guidance and support in dispute resolution

3.     Familiarity with intellectual property and brand protection disputes

4.     Tackling risk management and compliance concerns across assets

5.     Accounts opened in the name of fictitious customers or suppliers

6.     Duplicate documents and the presence of employee bank accounts in accounts payable

7.     Any other relevant documentary verification

8.     Surveillance support (Electronic and Individual)

9.     Recovery and collection support