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What to do quickly
A rapid and informed response is required in any fraud and financial investigation to limit the impact, safeguard assets and improve your chances of recovering losses.
Finding fraud or other financial irregularity can be a shock and leave management unsure of the appropriate action to take. The first few hours can be crucial. PKF provides fraud and financial investigations, dispute resolution support and expert witness services on a national and international basis. Our specialist team has substantial experience of investigating fraud and money laundering, and asset tracing as part of regulatory or disciplinary proceedings, and in civil and criminal actions. We act for both the prosecuting authorities/claimants or the defence.
Independent Investigation
We provide an independent investigation, uninhibited by previous or existing relationships. Identifying the cause of a problem, ring-fencing it and addressing its resolution means you can re-establish control, while maintaining confidentiality. Our team has considerable experience of working with bodies such as the Serious Fraud Office, Department of Trade and Industry, National Crime Squad, Financial Services Authority and the Crown Prosecution Service as well as on behalf of private companies and partnerships.
Methodology
Whether the fraud is a simple purchasing fraud in a private company or requires a complex multi-jurisdictional asset tracing exercise, our specialist team can assist. We advise on your options at the outset based on your specific objectives: 'stop the bleeding' and review the systems to reduce the risk of fraud recurring; maximise recoveries with minimum of publicity; meet your duties to regulatory bodies; or identify and prosecute the perpetrator in the civil or criminal arenas. Our experience of investigating fraud for a diverse range of clients, acting for the prosecution/applicant or the defence, means we provide a rapid and detailed response, identify and secure evidence and maximise your chances of recovering assets.
Our fraud and financial investigations experience includes considering:
- investigations of suspected fraud and other irregularities, including assistance to the DTI, SFO, FSA, National Crime Squad and CPS
- money laundering and asset tracing
- investigations by regulatory authorities, including the HMRC
- disciplinary proceedings by professional bodies
- confiscation orders
- disqualification of directors
- criminal prosecutions or defence.
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