Our forensic accountants include accountants formerly with the FBI, IRS, Big Four accounting firms, and Certified Fraud Examiners and investigators. These investigators have brought their expertise in accounting, audit, data analysis, IT security, law and surveillance to Fortress Global Investigations clients on matters ranging from large bank fraud to employee embezzlement, kickback schemes, bribery, conflict of interest and other defalcations.

Related Areas:

Asset tracing and recovery Calculation of economic damages Monitoring construction and government contracts Assistance with insurance claims

Case Studies

Post-Acquisition Fraud

A large construction materials company had recently completed an acquisition. Several months after the acquisition, the acquirer learned through a loyal employee that the former owner of the acquired company had been taking materials for his own gain and using company employees on his "side projects". The acquirer hired Fortress Global. Our forensic accountants were able to quickly uncover evidence to substantiate the claim. The paper trails, interviews and computer forensic examinations led to millions of dollars of defalcation and a pattern of fraud involving the owner and two of his chief financial aides.

Employee Kick-Back Scheme

A major retailer had learned of rumors that an inside buyer was receiving "expensive gifts" on a regular basis in the corporate offices and at home. A review of the accounting records and transaction documents from the buyers deals over the preceding 12 months uncovered suspicious activity.