What is our experience?
chrismathers inc. investigators are former
members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and former
criminal investigators/special agents from United States
Federal law enforcement agencies. They possess extensive
experience in the investigation of money laundering
offences, to include the U.S. Patriot and Bank Secrecy Acts
and , Certain of our personnel, during their tenure in law
enforcement, were attached to undercover storefront money
laundering operations in Canada and the United States,
giving them a unique insight into the true nature of this
type of crime.
How do we investigate Fraud?
Although no two investigations are the same, a
typical fraud investigation involves a detailed review of
documents, interviews of witnesses and analysis of the
evidence. Our client is then provided with a written report
or given a presentation of our findings.
What happens next?
The next step is up to the client and their
legal counsel. If there is sufficient evidence to warrant a
civil or criminal action, we will provide the necessary
investigational support to assist in that process. This may
include such things as forensic accounting, document and
handwriting analysis, DNA analysis or
physical surveillance.
 If
you suspect that you are a victim of a fraud, should you
notify the police?
Although you are not obliged by law to do so,
notifying the police of a fraud is one possible course of
action. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to
involving law enforcement in the investigation of a fraud.
It has been our experience that, in the overwhelming
majority of fraud cases, our clients prefer to not to
involve the Police. The reasons for this are many and
varied:
- The police are inundated with fraud reports and may
not have the manpower to investigate your complaint
immediately, if at all.
- Once the police begin an investigation, the
complainant no longer has any control over its direction
or outcome.
- Unfavourable publicity can not be controlled and
there is no guarantee of a successful outcome.
- Fraud is a non-violent crime. Typically, the
perpetrators of frauds receive little or no time in
jail.
- Orders of restitution are rare and difficult to
enforce.
- The role of the police is to investigate crime. They
are not in the business of recovering your assets.
At chrismathers inc.,
we enjoy a healthy working relationship with the law enforcement
in many countries. If, upon the conclusion of our investigation,
a client wishes to involve the police, we will prepare and
deliver a brief of evidence in a form that will enable law
enforcement to act upon it with confidence.
What types of fraud do we investigate?
Accounting fraud
Advance fee schemes
Counterfeit
Cheque fraud
Computer fraud
Expense account fraud
Forgery
Fraudulent conveyances
Gaming fraud and Cheating at Play
Illegal telemarketing
Internet fraud schemes
Kickbacks
Manipulation of financial statements
Mortgage fraud
Real estate fraud
Secret commissions
Securities Fraud
Supplier fraud
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