Crime Science Today

 FRAUD AND CORRUPTION RISK MANAGEMENT ​

• Fraud Risk Management and corruption Investigations
  We gather all of the evidence required by the client affected by fraud and/or corruption, whether it is for an insurance claim, a disciplinary hearing, civil recovery, or a criminal prosecution.
• Fraud Awareness Training and Fraud Risk Assessment
  This is the assessment of internal capabilities and controls and the identification of the fraud and corruption exposure of the entity as a result of such controls and capabilities and the relevant awareness training related thereto.
• Cybercrime
  We gather evidence for a client impacted by cyber-crime, advising on the legalities of digital evidence and the preservation thereof as well as all ancillary matters.
• Recovery of misappropriated money and assets 
  We institute civil proceedings to preserve assets and recover monies lost to white-collar crime.
• Know your customer/vendor and employee screening
  Our due diligence exercise analyses the pros and cons of prospective customers and employees, minimising risk and ensuring compliance with anti-corruption legislation.
• Due diligence
  A thorough forensic due diligence assists clients involved in commercial transactions to minimise risk, identify Politically Exposed Persons, and other high-risk individuals.
• Anti-bribery policies and procedures
  We draft policies and procedures to assist employees in understanding and complying with their ethical and legal obligations.
• Fraud risk assessment
  This is the assessment of internal capabilities and controls and the identification of the fraud and corruption exposure of the entity, as a result of such controls and capabilities.
• Compliance advice
  We advise boards, CEOs and individual directors on the legal and regulatory environment and its compliance requirements.
• Drafting of disciplinary charge sheets
  Once all facts have been gathered, we are able to draw up a list of infringements and allegations against employees involved in the alleged misconduct.
• Acting as Initiator/evidence leader in disciplinary enquiries
  We are able to act as an evidence leader in internal disciplinary enquiries.
• Advice on relevant legislation
  This is linked to compliance, but is limited to advice on the legal landscape within which the organisation operates.
• Law enforcement agency liaison (local and abroad)
  We assist the authorities with drafting affidavits, providing information on crimes, and assisting, to the extent needed, with the prosecution of the crimes.
• Watching briefs In criminal trials
  We attend at Court to protect the clients’ interests throughout the trial.
• Advising on fiduciary duties of directors
  We advise boards and individual directors on their responsibilities and legal obligations to the company and all its stakeholders.