Fraud and corruption can take a range of forms, including bribery, diversion of assets, money laundering and engaging in illicit commerce or trade with entities under sanction. When these breaches are identified, it is essential to quickly and efficiently identify how they occurred, the responsible parties involved and the steps necessary to remediate the situation and prevent further transgressions.
Kroll is a leader in helping companies and governments mitigate and respond to fraud and corruption risk. Our global team combines the expertise of former regulatory officials, forensic accountants, compliance professionals, data analysts and business intelligence professionals, along with experts in cyber security, counterfeiting and intellectual property (IP) theft, social media analysis, sanctions and other areas. This breadth of resources and experience allows us to conduct comprehensive end-to-end investigations, regardless of how or where in the organization the breaches occur. Our international network of offices and contacts gives us local knowledge and capabilities in jurisdictions around the world, enabling us to uncover fraud and corruption in emerging or frontier regions that can be challenging for outsiders to navigate.
We help organizations combat fraud and corruption risk in multiple ways:
- Fraud and Corruption Prevention: We use advanced risk assessment and data analytics to help identify and assess risks across an organization, whether due to inadequate compliance, ineffective physical or cyber security, misaligned incentives or problematic corporate culture. We then work with the appropriate functional leaders within the organization to design and implement effective solutions.
- Fraud and Corruption Detection: When fraud or corruption is suspected, we analyze data, transactions and asset flows to identify and investigate anomalies. We work collaboratively with internal resources, providing additional specialized expertise and an independent third-party validation of their work and conclusions.
- Fraud and Corruption Investigation and Recovery: Clients call on us to investigate their most complex and cross-border issues, including those requiring time-sensitive decision making and the quick recovery of funds and stolen assets. We frequently work closely alongside internal and external counsel, providing them the information they need in establishing facts, filing motions and making regulatory disclosures. Our proprietary methodologies and controls ensure that we adhere to all relevant supranational, national and local laws, as well as guidelines of professional practice and rules of evidence.
