INVESTIGATIONS
Forensic Investigations
Forensic investigations (Criminal, Civil investigations) are conducted in order to gather evidence which will be presented to and be accepted as admissible in a court of law.
A criminal case may only be registered with the South African Police, which is then assigned to an investigating officer.
Although there is nothing preventing a private investigator from conducting a criminal investigation and obtaining evidence which may be accepted in court, this evidence would first have to be filed in the relevant case docket held by the South African Police and then forwarded to court.
Where we have been appointed to investigate a criminal case we will:
Forensic investigations normally involve the investigation of financial crime where both the private and public sectors are affected.
Commercial crime which is growing rapidly, becoming more becoming more and more complicated is referred to as white-collar crime, includes crimes such as fraud, corruption and money laundering and costs billions annually.
A criminal case may only be registered with the South African Police, which is then assigned to an investigating officer.
Although there is nothing preventing a private investigator from conducting a criminal investigation and obtaining evidence which may be accepted in court, this evidence would first have to be filed in the relevant case docket held by the South African Police and then forwarded to court.
Where we have been appointed to investigate a criminal case we will:
- Plan the investigation.
- Assist in registering the case with the South African Police.
- Manage and independently investigate the case.
- Trace witnesses and suspects.
- Where necessary interview and question witnesses and suspects.
- Collect and safeguard evidence.
- Take statements and compile affidavits
- Assist in search and seizure operations where necessary and in conjunction with the South African Police.
- Maintain a close relationship with the South African Police Investigating officer assigned to the case to ensure that evidence obtained may be accepted by court as evidence processed through the correct channels.
- Maintain a close relationship with the Prosecutor ensuring that the prosecutor is properly briefed on the facts of the case as well as the impact it has on the complainant.
- Provide assistance to witnesses in preparation for giving evidence in court
- Prepare and present forensic reports to relevant personnel.
Forensic investigations normally involve the investigation of financial crime where both the private and public sectors are affected.
Commercial crime which is growing rapidly, becoming more becoming more and more complicated is referred to as white-collar crime, includes crimes such as fraud, corruption and money laundering and costs billions annually.
Private Investigations
Private investigations are conducted in order to gather analyse and collect information and verify the facts surrounding a particular incident or set circumstances evidence which are not normally required to be presented as evidence in court but presented to a client.
Examples include inter alia:
If during the process of a private investigation it is established that a criminal offence has been or suspected of having been committed, the details will be discussed with the client who has the option of deciding to institute criminal charges or not.
Where criminal charges are pursued, we will assist with the registering and compiling of the charges on behalf of the client and continue with the investigation of such.
Examples include inter alia:
- Misconduct investigations (Non adherence to company policies)
- Infidelity investigations.
- Plan the investigation.
- Manage and investigate the case.
- Assist in the tracing of witnesses where necessary as well as interview and obtain statements from them.
- Interview and question suspects and obtain affidavits from them where necessary.
- Collect and safeguard evidence.
- Facilitate polygraph examinations.
- Prepare the case and present evidence at disciplinary hearings or where required.
- Prepare and present detailed reports to the relevant personnel.
If during the process of a private investigation it is established that a criminal offence has been or suspected of having been committed, the details will be discussed with the client who has the option of deciding to institute criminal charges or not.
Where criminal charges are pursued, we will assist with the registering and compiling of the charges on behalf of the client and continue with the investigation of such.
Corporate Intelligence Investigations
Corporate
intelligence can be defined as the ethical and legal action of gathering and analysing
of a business’s products, customers competitors.
Knowledge is of up most importance to a successful business and most businesses today realize the importance of knowing what their competitors are doing and how the industry is changing. Corporate intelligence investigations can provide detailed and discreet insight into another companies affairs, supplying details of a company’s Directors/members as well as its customers, activities, suppliers etc., thereby assisting executives and managers in making strategic decisions, which could be beneficial to them and their organisation and could make the difference between future success and failure.
The following are some particulars that could be considered in ascertaining whether a corporate intelligence investigation would be beneficial.
Failure to conduct a corporate intelligence investigation could bring about some of the following negative factors:
Knowledge is of up most importance to a successful business and most businesses today realize the importance of knowing what their competitors are doing and how the industry is changing. Corporate intelligence investigations can provide detailed and discreet insight into another companies affairs, supplying details of a company’s Directors/members as well as its customers, activities, suppliers etc., thereby assisting executives and managers in making strategic decisions, which could be beneficial to them and their organisation and could make the difference between future success and failure.
The following are some particulars that could be considered in ascertaining whether a corporate intelligence investigation would be beneficial.
- Do you know who is working for you?
- Do you understand the strategy and direction of your competitors?
- Do you have a policy in place to deal with employee criminality?
- Do you have a counter industrial espionage policy and program in place?
- Do you know everything about an applicant applying for a senior position?
- Do you know who the individuals are, that are wanting to engage into a joint business venture?
Failure to conduct a corporate intelligence investigation could bring about some of the following negative factors:
Financial Assessment Investigations |
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The purpose of a Financial
Assessment Investigation is to determine the financial position of a business
or person or other entities.
Financial Assessment investigations can be conducted on both businesses and persons.
Clients utilizing this service range from Financial Service Firms, Attorneys and Corporations and each have various reasons for wanting to conduct this type of investigation and could include:
Clients are first briefed in order to determine what the client’s needs are so that the investigation can be conducted in the most cost effective manner.
Information is acquired through the use of various data bases, financial sources, various searches and other methods
During these investigations all assets are not always located but we achieved prolific results in finding assets for clients.
Financial Assessment investigations can be conducted on both businesses and persons.
Clients utilizing this service range from Financial Service Firms, Attorneys and Corporations and each have various reasons for wanting to conduct this type of investigation and could include:
- Litigation matters and
determining whether there is financial value in suing a possible litigant
- Divorce matters
- Assistance in debt
collection
- Ascertaining and locating seize
able assets in support of judgments
- Credit worthiness of persons
or entities applying for loans.
Clients are first briefed in order to determine what the client’s needs are so that the investigation can be conducted in the most cost effective manner.
Information is acquired through the use of various data bases, financial sources, various searches and other methods
During these investigations all assets are not always located but we achieved prolific results in finding assets for clients.
Background Investigations
Background
investigations are conducted in order to establish more information about an
individual or business entity.
This information involves details of their past behaviour and or activities.
Clients are briefed on what type of background information they require prior to the investigation being conducted.
Although there are numerous background checks that can be done, below are just some of the services that we can provide:
This information involves details of their past behaviour and or activities.
Clients are briefed on what type of background information they require prior to the investigation being conducted.
Although there are numerous background checks that can be done, below are just some of the services that we can provide:
- Deeds Office searches
- Company Name and Director searches
- Credit checks
- Tenant profile reports
- Deceased or alive verification
- Identity Number verification
- Criminal record checks
- Marital status verification
- Confidential data source checks
Investigative Surveillance
Surveillance
is the systematic observation of a person, place or something with the
objective of obtaining certain information and is often the best, most cost
effective and viable method of obtaining details of person’s activities.
Surveillance can be conducted both physically and electronically.
Physical Surveillance:
There are two methods of physical surveillance, namely static/stationery and mobile surveillance.
Static / Stationery Surveillance:
This type of surveillance is conducted where the target to be surveyed is not expected to become mobile and involves the deployment of surveillance operatives to specific locations who observe and log activities at those points.
Mobile Surveillance:
This type of surveillance is conducted where the target to be surveyed is moving, either by foot or by vehicle and involves the observation and logging of activities by surveillance operatives. Mobile surveillance can be very unpredictable with many unforeseen obstacles.
Surveillance can be conducted both physically and electronically.
Physical Surveillance:
There are two methods of physical surveillance, namely static/stationery and mobile surveillance.
Static / Stationery Surveillance:
This type of surveillance is conducted where the target to be surveyed is not expected to become mobile and involves the deployment of surveillance operatives to specific locations who observe and log activities at those points.
Mobile Surveillance:
This type of surveillance is conducted where the target to be surveyed is moving, either by foot or by vehicle and involves the observation and logging of activities by surveillance operatives. Mobile surveillance can be very unpredictable with many unforeseen obstacles.
Tracing & Associated Services
We
provide a range of customized tracing services which suits various business
types including Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Schools, Medical Practitioners,
Estate Agents and many more.
Some of the services provided in our Tracing Division include:
Debtor Tracing
Witness Tracing
Third Party Tracing
Asset Tracing
Terms and Conditions
Our tracing services are subjected to certain terms and conditions.
Confidentiality Clause
Specific information obtained will be subject to an agreement that the information supplied will remain confidential between BDI Investigations and the client and is supplied for information purposes only.
Additional Services
Where a specific service or information is required and is not noted we can be contacted and we will endeavour to obtain the relevant information for you.
Our tracing service is performed Nationally
Some of the services provided in our Tracing Division include:
Debtor Tracing
Witness Tracing
Third Party Tracing
Asset Tracing
Terms and Conditions
Our tracing services are subjected to certain terms and conditions.
Confidentiality Clause
Specific information obtained will be subject to an agreement that the information supplied will remain confidential between BDI Investigations and the client and is supplied for information purposes only.
Additional Services
Where a specific service or information is required and is not noted we can be contacted and we will endeavour to obtain the relevant information for you.
Our tracing service is performed Nationally