Investigations

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Corporate fraud refers to any illegal or unethical act committed by a company or an individual acting on behalf of a company, often to gain an advantage or deceive stakeholders. This type of fraud can involve a wide range of deceptive practices, including manipulating financial statements, misappropriation of funds, stealing assets, or engaging in corruption. 

Money laundering involves disguising financial assets so they can be used without detection of the illegal activity that produced them. Through money laundering, the criminal transforms the monetary proceeds derived from criminal activity into funds with an apparently legal source. 

Embezzlement is the fraudulent taking of personal property by someone to whom it was entrusted. It is most often associated with the misappropriation of money. Embezzlement can occur regardless of whether the fraudulent actor keeps the personal property or transfers it to a third party.

Corruption encompasses illegal or unethical behavior, often involving bribery, embezzlement, or influence peddling, where individuals misuse their positions for personal gain. Bribery is a specific form of corruption where a person is offered something valuable to influence their decision or actions. 

Terrorism financing refers to the methods used by terrorist organizations to obtain and manage funds for their operations, including activities that pose a threat to national and international security. This can involve both legitimate and illegitimate sources of funding. Terrorism financing is often linked to money laundering, where proceeds from criminal activities are used to fund terrorism.