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Suspect Fraud Inside Your Business?
Get the Truth, Quietly, Before Anyone Else Does.
When the numbers don't add up, the wrong people are getting rich, or a whistleblower has come forward, you need a discreet, forensic answer. Horizon's investigators give boards, GCs and CFOs court-admissible evidence and clear next steps.
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The Most Common Corporate Fraud Scenarios We See
By the time it surfaces, internal fraud has often been running for months. The earlier you act, the more you protect: the balance sheet, the brand and the board.
Procurement & Vendor Fraud
Inflated invoices, undisclosed ownership of suppliers, rigged tenders, kickbacks and round-tripping arrangements.
Bribery & Corruption
Inducements offered or accepted, breaching the Bribery Act 2010 and exposing the company to corporate liability.
Director or Senior-Manager Misconduct
Self-dealing, conflicts of interest, expense abuse and conduct putting fiduciary duties and listing rules at risk.
Asset Misappropriation
Cash, stock, IP or customer funds diverted through ghost employees, dummy suppliers or unauthorised transfers.
Whistleblower Allegations
Anonymous or named reports of wrongdoing that require an independent, privileged investigation before HR or PR act.
Financial-Statement Manipulation
Revenue recognition irregularities, fictitious sales, inventory inflation or undisclosed liabilities flagged by audit.
Our Corporate Fraud Investigation Services
A complete forensic capability: covert, lawful, privileged where appropriate, and built for use in regulatory proceedings, civil courts, tribunals and the boardroom.
Forensic Accounting
Transaction analysis, journal-entry testing, vendor-spend reviews and expense-claim audits by qualified forensic accountants.
Digital Forensics & eDiscovery
Defensible imaging of laptops, phones and servers, recovery of deleted data, email and chat review at scale.
Asset Tracing & Recovery
UK and offshore banking, corporate-records and cryptocurrency tracing to support freezing orders and civil recovery.
Witness & Subject Interviews
Structured interviews conducted to PEACE standards by trained investigators, with signed statements suitable for court.
Whistleblower Triage
Independent assessment of anonymous or named allegations, scoped under legal privilege and reported to the audit committee.
Expert Witness Reports
Court-admissible written reports and live testimony from credentialled investigators and forensic accountants.
How a Horizon Fraud Investigation Works
Four clear steps. Phase one is typically scoped within 48 hours.
Privileged Consultation
Confidential scoping call with a senior investigator, ideally with your GC or external counsel. No obligation.
Phase-One Plan & Quote
Fixed written quote, defined objectives, evidence standards, reporting cadence and need-to-know list.
Covert Investigation
Forensic accounting, digital forensics, surveillance and interviews delivered by vetted, multi-disciplinary teams.
Board-Ready Report
Clear written findings, evidence pack, recommended next steps and, where needed, expert witness testimony.
Why Boards, GCs and CFOs Choose Horizon
- Multi-disciplinary teams: forensic accountants, digital examiners and ex-military investigators under one engagement.
- Privileged and discreet: instructions taken through counsel where appropriate, with strict need-to-know controls.
- Evidence built for action: regulator briefings, civil claims, criminal referrals and employment proceedings.
- Cross-border reach: trusted partners across the EU, US, Middle East, Africa and Asia for asset tracing and field work.
- Board-ready reporting: clear, commercial findings the audit committee can act on without translation.
- 24/7 mobilisation: same-day deployment for live exfiltration risks or urgent whistleblower events.
Trusted by UK & International Boards
Discretion means we anonymise client names, but here's what they've said.
Horizon ran a privileged investigation into a procurement scheme costing us seven figures a year. Findings landed at the audit committee within six weeks. The COO was dismissed and recovery proceedings followed.
An anonymous whistleblower email could have spiralled. Horizon triaged it discreetly, validated the core allegation, and gave the board a clear, evidenced view within ten days.
They traced funds through three jurisdictions and two crypto exchanges. Our solicitors secured a worldwide freezing order using Horizon's report as the underlying evidence.
Corporate Fraud Investigation FAQs
What counts as corporate fraud?
Corporate fraud covers any deliberate deception that causes financial or reputational harm to a company. Common types include false invoicing, kickbacks, procurement fraud, expense and payroll abuse, financial-statement manipulation, bribery and corruption, asset misappropriation, and conflicts of interest involving directors or senior managers. Horizon investigates each of these.
How do you investigate corporate fraud discreetly?
We work under legal privilege wherever possible, brief on a strict need-to-know basis, and combine forensic accounting, digital forensics, covert surveillance and structured interviews. Subjects, colleagues and external parties typically have no awareness that an investigation is underway until findings are presented to the board or legal action is taken.
Can your findings be used in court or at an employment tribunal?
Yes. Every Horizon investigation is conducted to evidential standards. We produce written reports, time-stamped digital evidence, chain-of-custody documentation and signed witness statements that meet the standards of UK civil courts, employment tribunals and criminal proceedings. Expert witness testimony is available where required.
How much does a corporate fraud investigation cost?
Costs depend on scope, complexity and urgency. Most engagements begin with a scoped phase-one investigation under a fixed budget, with later phases agreed once initial findings are reviewed. Every case starts with a free, confidential consultation. Call 02034792140.
Can you trace and recover stolen funds?
We carry out professional asset tracing across UK and overseas banking, corporate records and cryptocurrency, and we work alongside specialist recovery solicitors to support freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal applications and civil recovery. Outcomes depend on jurisdiction and timing, but acting early significantly improves recovery prospects.
How should I handle an anonymous whistleblower email?
Do not investigate it internally first. Engage external counsel and an independent investigator immediately, so the work is privileged, documented and free of conflicts. Horizon routinely takes such instructions through GCs or external law firms, triaging allegations within days and protecting the integrity of any later action.
Will the subject of the investigation be tipped off?
No. Engagement is briefed on a strict need-to-know basis. Forensic imaging is conducted out of hours where possible, surveillance is covert, and interviews are sequenced so that subjects are only spoken to once the documentary evidence is secure.
Quiet, Forensic, Decisive. Call Before the Story Writes Itself.
Speak in complete confidence with a senior investigator. No obligation. No paperwork until you're ready to act.
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