Our Experience

Investigation into allegations of conflict of interest, kickbacks and procurement anomalies by a high level technical employee and a current supplier. We identified information indicating a number of money transfers between the parties where appropriate explanations could not be provided, a private relationship between the owner of the supplier and the employee, and emails indicating some involvement of the employee in the establishment of the supplier company.

Investigation into allegations of bribery and kickback payments being made to an employee who had been ‘groomed’ by personnel from a network of related service providers. The employee received payments in return for assisting the providers submit the most competitive price. Our work utilised the services of private surveillance contractors, liaising with whistleblowers and the interrogation of electronic data held by our client. The employee’s employment was terminated following our investigation.

We were engaged to conduct an independent investigation into complaints of sexual harassment and bullying in the catering arm of an integrated services client. We conducted formal interviews with nine witnesses and persons of interest in respect of these allegations. Our work identified potential breaches of legislation and policies within the organisation. Our work was considered by senior HR personnel as part of their considerations on whether to implement disciplinary action.

We were engaged as Supervisors and Forensic Auditors over a real estate business where concerns were held as to the Principal’s competency. Due to illness the Principal had not been recording daily transactions accurately and significant work was required to reconcile the agency’s Trust Account in order to identify creditors. As part of our work we managed the affairs of the agency, reviewed existing property contracts and ensured tenancy matters were transferred to new agencies.

Independent investigation into allegations of corruption by a senior Qld Public Servant who was alleged to have been involved in a conflict of interest with a supplier who had been contracted, in breach of procurement guidelines, to deliver in excess of $2miillion of professional services to the Department.

We undertook a forensic review of payments made by a Principal to an agent over a twelve month period to determine the validity of these payments. Our investigation identified a series of fraudulent payments, through the use of fictitious invoices. Our work supported a High Court search order and related arbitration.

Independent investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption involving senior executives colluding with external parties. We reported to an independent committee chaired by a former Federal Court judge and Royal Commissioner. The investigation uncovered evidence to support the allegations. We supported our client by reporting to regulators, law enforcement and informing its auditors.

Investigation into allegations of overcharging, kickbacks and hosting inappropriate material by the Chief Technology Officer and a former supplier. We identified evidence of collusion to inflate invoices, charges for equipment and services never provided, kickbacks in excess of $1m and inappropriate material being hosted on our client’s network.

Engaged by an Australian company captured by the UK Bribery Act operating in high risk jurisdictions in Africa. We undertook an in-country assessment focusing on their operations, policies and processes and provided specific recommendations on improving processes and meeting the obligations of the UK Bribery Act.