Complex Corporate Investigations for Global Business Challenges

For more than 30 years, Kreller has served as a trusted corporate investigations firm for businesses navigating high-stakes risk. From investigating whistleblower complaints and white-collar crime to conducting thorough fraud risk assessments and forensic accounting audits, our corporate private investigators operate across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC to deliver actionable, well-documented findings.

We support organizations in Manufacturing, Technology, Retail, Energy, Defense, Telecommunications, Mining, Franchising, Finance, and Banking to uphold compliance, prevent fraud, and respond to internal misconduct.

Development of Fraud Risk Management Programs and Training

General Fraud, Country, and Trade Compliance Risk Assessments

Establishment or Enhancement of Internal Controls

Continuous Compliance Monitoring, Testing, and Remediation

FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and EU International Corruption Law

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Whistleblower/Hotline

Fraud/Misconduct/White Collar Crime

Conflicts of Interest

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Import/Export Controls

Sales Agents and Consultants

Mergers & Acquisitions

Joint Ventures/Strategic Partners

Third-party Due Diligence

Customer Acquisition

Gaming Licenses/Probity Investigations

Licensing and Franchising Agreement

Sales Agents and Consultants

Senior Level Personnel Decisions

Asset Tracing & Recovery

Development of Fraud Risk Management Programs and Training

General Fraud, Country, and Trade Compliance Risk Assessments

Establishment or Enhancement of Internal Controls

Continuous Compliance Monitoring, Testing, and Remediation

FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and EU International Corruption Law

Why Hire a Corporate Investigations Firm?

Protect your assets, safeguard your reputation, and ensure regulatory compliance. Through discreet investigations, we help insulate organizations from reputational and legal risk by identifying and resolving exposure, implementing preventive controls, and strengthening governance frameworks.

Common Investigations

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Whistleblower and hotline complaints

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ABAC program assessments (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EU corruption laws)

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Fraud, embezzlement, and misconduct

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Bribery and corruption schemes

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Conflict of interest and vendor collusion

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M&A and joint venture due diligence

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ITAR and import/export control violations

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Sales agent and consultant vetting

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Licensing, franchising, and customer acquisition vetting

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Cybersecurity and digital forensics

The Role of a Corporate Private Investigator

Kreller’s investigators include former FBI, CIA, and DOJ professionals with global reach and deep local knowledge. We use advanced investigative techniques to uncover:

Financial fraud, ghost vendors,
and duplicate payments

Beneficial ownershipand
hidden affiliations

Corrupt procurement
practices and bid rigging

Regulatory breaches
and legal exposure

Want To Learn More?

Let’s schedule a call and discuss what Kreller can do to elevate Corporate Governance in practice.

Our work includes in-language interviews, document reviews, digital forensics, red flag mapping, and policy analysis—producing evidence that stands up in legal, regulatory, or internal proceedings.

Forensic Accounting:
Investigate, Trace, Recover

Kreller’s forensic accounting investigations uncover fraud and misconduct across the supply chain. We investigate financial records, transactions, and employee behavior to reveal embezzlement, vendor kickbacks, asset misappropriation, misstated financials and ITAR/export violations.

Sample Investigations:

  • Whistleblower fraud claims in Central America
  • Bribery of foreign officials in Mexico and Colombia
  • Embezzlement in a Mexico City subsidiary
  • Procurement fraud and conflicts of interest in the U.S.
  • Accounts payable corruption in the UK
  • ITAR and FCPA violations across U.S., Spain, Libya, and China

Our experts employ fraud testing, internal audit reviews, and custom data analytics to detect and document even the most concealed misconduct.

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Fraud Risk Assessments
& Compliance Audits

A robust compliance program starts with understanding your inherent and residual risks. Kreller’s phased risk assessments follow DOJ, COSO, andACFE guidance:

Services Include:

  • Development of fraud risk management programs
  • General fraud, country, and trade compliance assessments
  • Internal control reviews
  • Continuous monitoring, testing, and remediation
  • Risk matrix and heat map development

We evaluate whether your policies are not only “well designed,” but “earnestly applied” and effective in practice—with a full findings report detailing priorities, gaps, and recommendations.

Corporate Governance
& Ethics Investigations

We assist companies in implementing and enforcing governance protocols that are practical, effective, and legally defensible. Our governance-related services include:

  • Code of conduct and ethics investigations
  • ABAC and local law compliance reviews
  • Litigation support
  • Licensing and franchising investigations
  • Senior-level personnel background investigations
  • Internal complaint response support

We also help organizations strengthen anti-corruption policies, educate global teams, and monitor ongoing compliance.

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Why Kreller?

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30+ years of investigative experience

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Licensed private investigative firm

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Global boots-on-the-ground presence

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Multilingual, in-country verification

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Fully documented findings to support legal and regulatory actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a corporate investigation?

A corporate investigation is an independent inquiry into allegedmisconduct, fraud, or regulatory risk within or related to a business. Itmay involve financial audits, interviews, policy reviews, and data analysis.

Is Kreller licensed to conduct private investigations?

Yes. Kreller Online is our due diligence platform that supports automation, tracking, and compliance workflows.

When should a company hire a corporate investigations firm?

When internal controls fail, allegations arise, or third-party partnerships require vetting—especially in high-risk jurisdictions—an external firm ensures objectivity and legal defensibility.

Do you provide documentation for legal or regulatory use?

Yes. All findings are thoroughly documented and delivered in formats suitable for legal counsel, regulators, or internal stakeholders.

Let’s Talk

Have a concern or investigation to discuss? Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation with a Kreller corporate investigations expert.