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CASE STUDY: When a supplier became a conflict

What began as a review of irregular fleet-maintenance invoices quickly pointed to something more concerning. As the investigation followed the transactions, examined supporting records and looked more closely at the relationship behind the spending, a pattern began to emerge—one that would ultimately move the matter far beyond a simple purchasing-control issue.

CASE STUDY: The carefully constructed candidate

An impressive resume and glowing references concealed a troubled employment history and stolen intellectual property. Discover how executive due diligence uncovered hidden connections behind the references and exposed the risks of a carefully constructed reputation.

CASE STUDY: The case of the duplicitous vendor

A stolen trailer and a cut lock pointed to a routine cargo theft. But due diligence connected the driver to the trailer rental company, the shipper and the cargo’s point of origin, raising serious questions about the claim behind the apparent loss.

CASE STUDY: Unmasking an online identity

Sometimes the answer is there if you dig deep enough. A false name and a false location was used to conceal the person behind an online harassment and extortion campaign. By comparing small inconsistencies across multiple profiles, we established the individual’s identity, traced them to their actual location, and preserved the evidence without alerting them to the investigation.