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Enhanced Due Diligence
for Smarter Business Decisions

Kreller’s enhanced due diligence services empower businesses to make confident decisions about third-party relationships. Our investigator-led process goes beyond surface-level checks to uncover hidden risk—helping you avoid costly mistakes, ensure compliance, and protect your reputation. With 500,000+ investigations completed for Fortune 100 companies, law firms, and government agencies, we deliver fast, actionable intelligence you can trust.

Enhanced Due Diligence

Contact a Kreller Enhanced Due Diligence Expert Today.

What Is Enhanced Due Diligence?

Enhanced due diligence (EDD) is a deeper investigation designed to surface risks not typically found in basic background checks. It’s essential for:

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Engaging with entities in high-risk or high-corruption jurisdictions

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Vetting politically exposed persons (PEPs)

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Ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and anti-money laundering regulations

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Identifying undisclosed beneficial owners or affiliations

Kreller combines open-source intelligence (OSINT) with real-world HUMINT to provide reliable and actionable insight.

Low-Risk and High-Risk
Due Diligence Services

Kreller delivers tailored due diligence investigations aligned with an organization’s risk posture and strategic position. The level of diligence is determined by our global risk assessment that considers the industry, jurisdiction, and nature of the third-party relationship.

Low-Risk vs. High-Risk Engagements

Investigation Component

Low-Risk Due Diligence

High-Risk Due Diligence

Sanctions & Watchlist Checks

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Open-Source & Press Review

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PEP & Adverse Media Screening

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Litigation & Regulatory History

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Local Language Research

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Beneficial Ownership Verification

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In-Country Source Interviews (HUMINT)

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Site Visits & Government Record Review

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Types of Due Diligence

Who We Support

We support teams tasked with navigating complex third-party risk across industries, including:

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Corporate Compliance Teams

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M&A and Investment Groups

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Legal Counsel

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Procurement and Vendor Risk Managers

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Goverment Entities and Law Enforcement Agencies

Need ongoing due diligence monitoring and third-party onboarding?
Explore Kreller Online
, our customizable due diligence software platform.

Why Choose Kreller?

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Licensed private investigative agency (not a database aggregator)

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Human-led, investigator-reviewed reports

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In-country sources across 230+ countries and territories

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Highly customizable scope and deliverables

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Over three decades of proven results

When enhanced due diligence reveals elevated risk, our Corporate Investigations team is equipped to investigate further with forensic accounting and internal audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does enhanced due diligence include?

Reports typically cover identity verification, ownership structure, litigation, sanctions exposure, adverse media, and—if applicable—local intelligence gathered through HUMINT.

Do you offer integration with compliance software?


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

How do I know if I need low-risk or high-risk due diligence?

We help assess exposure based on geography, regulatory scrutiny, financial materiality, and business context.

Can I get a sample report?

Yes. Contact us to request redacted sample reports for low-risk or high-risk engagements.

Talk to a Due Diligence Specialist

Have questions about your risk exposure? Contact us today to request a quote, view a sample report, or schedule a consultation with a Kreller enhanced due diligence expert.

500,000+

Investigations

230+

Countries Served

30+

Years in Business