Keefer Research & Investigation empowers clients who are victims of fraud by determining facts, investigating the perpetrators, and assisting in response and recovery.
When investors suspect that a deal may be too good to be true, KRI will conduct due diligence background research of the counterparty to verify claims and to identify past issues of concern. KRI has expertise in detecting fraud across different industries and in a variety of financial transactions. Clients often use the information uncovered in the investigation to structure business arrangements that mitigate the identified risks.
When existing relationships turn fraudulent, KRI will unravel the particulars of the fraud and gather evidence that can be used to the client’s advantage in court. KRI has experience investigating a variety of schemes and utilizes a global network of partners to track down the fraud wherever it leads.
Case Studies
→ Audited use of advertising funds by Australian franchises of a U.S. restaurant chain. Examined accounts payable records and investigated suspicious vendors through a review of public records. Investigation revealed that a Sydney franchisee had embezzled nearly $1 million in advertising funds by paying shell companies.
→ Investigated a controversial auction for a major auction house. Exposed misrepresentation of provenance and other fraudulent actions by the participants in the auction. Findings helped dissuade a U.S. attorney from pursuing criminal charges against the client. Fraudulent parties agreed to pay damages to the auction house.