It is obvious, even to the untrained eye, that the prevalence of White Collar fraud in the UK business environment is increasing, on a yearly basis, through both an increase in the act thereof and also the increasing sophistication of detection policies.
Survey after survey from respected professional bodies provide evidence of this upsurge and at Forths we have undertaken work on a significant number of fraud assignments ranging from ostensibly low level opportunistic cases (e.g, book-keeper fraud, representing a few thousand pounds of misappropriations) to systematic and progressive fraud across whole organisations, involving many millions of pounds.
It is fair to say, however, that whatever the size fraud that has been perpetrated by unscrupulous individuals the effect on the person / organisation that has been defrauded is substantial, regardless of the level of misappropriation.
These effects can span from significant mistrust and disappointment through to organisation threatening financial implications and, at the outset of any fraud matter, your team from Forths will assess exactly what position the fraud has left you / your client's organisation in, and therefore what approach we have to take.
We will tailor our assignment to specifically fit in with your requirements and keep you informed of our progress all of the way.
In the past we have worked hand in hand with client's legal teams to assist in obtaining freezing orders on fraudsters assets and have also worked closely with the NHS Fraud Department on certain matters involving doctors surgeries.
We aim to be as proactive as possible in our White Collar Fraud assignments and assist our clients, not only in quantifying the fraud, but help getting them back on their feet should the requirement be there.
In this regard, we have assisted a number of clients in preparing “fraud free” business projections to present to their funders / backers to persuade them to assist in the continuance of the business.
If you have any fraud matter which you feel we may be able to be of assistance in, be it that you have been a victim of fraud yourself, or indeed you are a solicitor acting for a client who has, then please do not hesitate to contact us.