Forensics - Why choose RISQ?
Our team of investigation and forensic professionals is able to provide support with matters involving:
- Breaches of contracts and agreements
- Fraud by vendors and customers
- Security-related incidents
- Theft of intellectual property
- Misuse of computer systems
- Employee fraud and misconduct
- Retrieval of data for court proceedings
- Financial and other irregularities and
- Problem solving.
RISQ’s professional investigation and forensics team has experience in conducting assignments for clients in the private and public sector around the globe, including across the Asia Pacific region, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Our team comprises senior investigators and computer forensic experts who have gained their experience in law enforcement agencies, the military and Intelligence services, the ‘Big 4’ consulting firms, and other professional service consultancies. Our staff has the experience and expertise to carry out investigations across a broad spectrum of issues. Investigations do not necessarily involve fraud or corrupt behaviour. Incidents involving harassment, breach of company policy, or serious occupational health and safety events should be investigated and recommendations for improvement should be implemented.
A poorly handled investigation, or the absence of any investigation, may leave an organisation exposed to potential regulatory or legal action. Similarly, the incorrect handling of electronic evidence may prejudice potential legal proceedings and limit the chances of a successful action. Any incident involves a potential learning for an organisation. An effective, professional investigation process allows organisations to put in place controls to prevent future adverse incidents occurring. Whilst an investigation by its nature is inquisitorial, RISQ professionals have the skills to effectively communicate with staff, employers and employee bodies including Union representatives, with the ability to garner the respect and confidence of persons and organisations with whom we liaise.
- RISQ is a trusted partner by many organisations because:
- Investigations are conducted with objectivity which minimises the potential of allegations of a management “cover up” or bias;
- Evidence is collected in a way which will increase its chances of being accepted in evidence at any subsequent legal proceedings;
- Investigations and computer forensic analyses are conducted in a timely manner in order to quickly prove or disprove allegations against parties subject of the investigation;
- Organisations which have experienced an incident are often able to secure compensation or recover costs through the tracing of assets and the preparation of robust briefs of evidence;
- Clients are provided with a report detailing control weaknesses and areas for improvement allowing them to implement improvements to prevent similar events occurring in the future;
- Our professional investigations and forensics team comprises some of the most experienced professionals in our industry;
- We offer frank assessments of control weakness and assist our clients in implementing changes designed to strengthen the organisation as a whole.
RISQ takes any incident involving a client very seriously, and we ensure a senior investigation and/or forensic specialist is tasked with identifying the cause of the fraud; the size of the loss; and the identity of parties engaged in detrimental behaviour. We provide peace of mind by ensuring that a team member with over 10 year’s investigative or forensic experience leads all investigations.
