Matthew Weitz

Matthew leverages more than 15 years of experience in fraud, corruption, money laundering and dispute resolution investigations, as well as compliance and anti-corruption reviews across a wide range of sectors. He has worked closely with regulators and legal professionals and has managed large and complex cross-border projects in over 30 countries.

Prior to joining Kroll, Matthew worked in-house at a large multinational corporation as a financial investigator, and at an international accountancy firm in China and the UK.

Matthew has led diverse workstreams in a USD 5.5 billion (bn) fraud investigation at a major Ukrainian bank to compile evidence for legal claims and create a forensic report for National Bank of Ukraine. He has also led investigations for a high-profile Middle Eastern client, addressing procurement and compliance issues. Matthew also spearheaded the investigation of a USD 1 bn fraud, resulting from the collapse of three banks, for an Eastern European Central Bank. In addition, he probed the fraudulent channelling of funds through a Southeast European bank linked to illicit activities.

Further, Matthew has led teams on investigations of potential money laundering cases involving a European Central Bank and a global crypto exchange. He helped reconstruct fund flows and document trails in a USD 20 million fraud case in North Africa, aiding recovery proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. Matthew has also performed forensic analysis for a multimillion-dollar corruption investigation in West African country, reporting directly to its president. He also led reviews for a multinational medical devices’ producer and an international insurance provider, focusing on fraud prevention, compliance and internal control enhancements.

Matthew holds a B.A. with specialization in Modern Chinese Studies from University of Leeds. He is a qualified accountant from the Chartered Institute of Public Financial Accountants UK. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner.