The managing director / owner’s disappointment and indignation are understandable when confronted with evidence we deliver proving the untrustworthiness of, or even actual fraud, theft or embezzlement, committed by an employee whom they had trusted and valued, especially if that person has been employed for many years and the irregularities had also been running for years. It is even worse if that employee is member of the family, a confidant, or a possible successor.

But fraudsters may be found in the best of families and companies. It has nothing to do with the care that your company or you personally have expended on the employee concerned. If that individual were to be employed in another company the chance would be just as great that they would step out of line there too. It is probable that this person behaved in such a way during previous employment, making use of a lack of close checks and controls or creating a lack of transparency.

It is mostly the longing for ‘the good life’ or some personal hidden agenda that leads to them coming off the rails. Often they continue until their behaviour causes some personal tragedy for them and/or their family, bringing about change. Finding out what their motivation may be is a task for the psychologists. Our task consists of assembling convincing and legal evidence showing that your company’s interests, at home and abroad, have been damaged, or providing advice to protect your company property and future development. Whether or not calling us in is shutting the door after the horse has bolted, you have nothing to be ashamed of and nothing to loose. Others may have simply misused your confidence in them, but change must be brought about for their sake and yours.

A discussion with one of our specialists can clarify your doubts and lead the way to a solution and will be confidential and without any obligation.

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