Fraud & Embezzlement Investigations

The cost of embezzlement can run into tens of millions, reducing profits significantly. Kroll can resolve employee embezzlement and internal fraud issues in a timely and comprehensive manner. The advantage of using Kroll lies in our industry experience, depth of knowledge and expertise in dealing with embezzlement investigations across a range of situations.

How We Investigate

Kroll’s Global Fraud Report 2008 found that the average company lost US$8.2 million to fraud in the previous 3 years, with 85% of companies surveyed suffering from at least one fraud during that time. The 2008 Report to the Nation by the US Certified Fraud Examiners Association estimated the real cost to organizations of occupational fraud and employee embezzlement at 7% of annual revenue.

We provide independent and expert solutions to help you research, investigate, act on and resolve internal fraud or embezzlement concerns. Our investigators check for anything which can lead to the discovery of unexplained loss within your organization, including investigating electronic activities and following paper trails.

Typically our key steps in an investigation will be:

• Research the facts of the investigation
• Evaluate the most appropriate investigatory path and potential actions
• Fact find through wide ranging interviews and source documentation
• Interview targets and advise on the best procedures for action

The Kroll Advantage

Kroll brings substantial expertise in both internal investigations and handling embezzlement cases across all sectors. Our own investigators are experienced in handling embezzlement cases objectively and discreetly to mitigate further risk to your organization.

With more than 30 years experience we assist you through all the stages of an investigation to reach an effective resolution. Through our investigative network, Kroll can access a wide range of sources that may not be available internally, such as past employees, competitors and other relevant parties.

However, Kroll is about more than just solving your problem once it has happened. We can also provide industry-leading training and prevention programs to fit your organizational requirements, along with advice on organizational fraud controls.

Related Services:

• Corporate Investigations
• Forensic Accounting
• Computer Forensics
• Fraud Prevention & Detection