Forensic Investigations

We have expanded our general investigation services, partnership with an experienced fraud examiner and specialist forensic accountant, Chris Moller (Adv. SA), with more than 40 years of combined experience providing or developing in effective operational, proactive, or reactive risk management responses in the most prominent sectors of the economy.

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS, EVIDENCE GATHERING, AND FACTUAL WITNESS SERVICES

We offer extensive experience in uncovering possible irregularities or wasteful practices that might hurt your business operations and competitiveness through a wide range of specialised services, not limited to, but including:

• Independent Internal Investigations and gathering of relevant information/ evidence, including obtaining affidavits/ statements, documents, photos, and/or any other supporting evidence/ proof as required by the assignment.
• Reviewing and probing of all information received from whistle-blowers or other tipoff sources.
• Compiling bundles of evidence consisting of affidavits, certified copies of relevant original documents, photos, and/ or any other evidence that might be relevant and required for internal investigations/ disciplinary action or to register a criminal case for further investigations by the relevant authorities (such as NAMPOL or the ACC).
• Compiling comprehensive and detailed reports on such investigations, including the formulation of relevant recommendations on corrective actions needed to address noted risks and gaps identified in existing policy and procedures during the investigation.
• Provide fact-based witness services in support of relevant disciplinary actions or criminal prosecutions.

LIAISON

With the Namibian Police, Government Ministries, or any other Institution for any required documents/ information to register criminal cases.

RISK AND INTEGRITY ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING

Turn your business/ entity risks into opportunities by performing comprehensive risk and integrity assessments or conducting onsite control weakness walkabouts, aimed at: –

• Evaluating adherence to existing policy, procedures, and controls.
• Developing an in-house culture of ethics, based on the key pillars of integrity (honesty and transparency, respect, and dignity, and being exemplarity).
• Developing a corporate culture in support of your unique operational environment with an inherent incline towards fraud awareness, proactive responses, and business integrity.

POLICY AND PROCEDURE REVIEW AND DRAFTING

Review your existing policies and procedures or assist you with drafting new policies and procedures, based on tried and tested industry best practices, aligned with the relevant requirements of the Namibian Regulatory Framework.

OPERATIONAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN ASSESSMENTS

Assess your supply chain environment, reviewing and aligning existing policies and procedures with best practices, available technology, and relevant regulatory requirements, aimed at increasing overall business competitiveness and preventing possible fraud, theft and corruption.

SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

Assess your business security environment, also considering existing data and records, security and storage, and performing a review of your existing insurance and indemnity cover, aimed at providing cost-effective solutions towards protecting all your business assets as best possible.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Resolve any dispute (internal or commercial) by considering and pursuing jointly acceptable resolutions to address possible issues of conflict, through independent pre-medication assessments or mediation and negotiation.

DISCIPLINARY REVIEW AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Providing management with comprehensive disciplinary support, or subsequent support with civil lawsuits or criminal prosecution, following the conclusion of a forensic investigation or a confirmed security breach.