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Digging Deeper Episode 9: From Hurricane Sandy to a Pandemic – The Role of Integrity Monitoring

When natural disasters or crises hit, governments deploy resources rapidly to try remediating current or to mitigate future damage. But who watches where the money goes? Tejah Duckworth spent the early part of her career in the public sector, notably overseeing Rapid Repairs Program in NYC after Hurricane Sandy. She took lessons from the public sector and now uses them in the private sector, most recently helping governments monitor pandemic-related funds.

In this episode, Tejah shares some of the key stories from her career and the role of integrity monitoring. Tune into Digging Deeper, episode 9 to hear more.

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Digging Deeper, an investigative podcast series by K2 Integrity, helps shine a light on the investigations industry as few can: via the real-world, exceptional practitioners who, day in and day out, conduct this work across sectors and around the globe. Listen in to each episode where guests explore unique cases and share what they uncovered along the way to crack the code for clients. Learn more by clicking here, or subscribe on Apple PodcastsSoundCloudSpotify or Stitcher

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Digging Deeper Episode 8: Investigating Corruption in Argentina

Lazaro Baez was recently sentenced to 12 years in jail for money laundering in Argentina, charges that connected him to political powers still at large in the country. This international case revealed deeply rooted corruption and strong headwinds against uncovering critical evidence – but that did not stop Mariano Federici, the former head of Argentina’s Financial Intelligence Unit, from continuing to dig in.

In episode 8 of Digging Deeper, Mariano shares with Chris Morgan Jones how the investigation unfolded and what the future of related cases may be. As Mariano notes, “When the world is set to cooperate, there is no good place to hide.”

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Digging Deeper, an investigative podcast series by K2 Integrity, helps shine a light on the investigations industry as few can: via the real-world, exceptional practitioners who, day in and day out, conduct this work across sectors and around the globe. Listen in to each episode where guests explore unique cases and share what they uncovered along the way to crack the code for clients. Learn more by clicking here, or subscribe on Apple PodcastsSoundCloudSpotify or Stitcher

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Digging Deeper Episode 7: Investigating Fraud and Corruption

Fraud and corruption can permeate any industry – and as Darren Matthews saw early in his career as a grocery clerk all the way to K2 Integrity’s regional head of EMEA, it can take varying forms. In Episode 7 of Digging Deeper, Chris Morgan Jones and Darren Matthews explore how fraudsters find new avenues to take advantage of a business, and some cases where investigators cracked the code on bad actors.

According to Darren, “This type of work requires somebody with attention to detail, and somebody with a creative mindset. You’ve got to think like a criminal – if I was going to defraud this company, how would I do it?”

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Digging Deeper, an investigative podcast series by K2 Integrity, helps shine a light on the investigations industry as few can: via the real-world, exceptional practitioners who, day in and day out, conduct this work across sectors and around the globe. Listen in to each episode where guests explore unique cases and share what they uncovered along the way to crack the code for clients. Learn more by clicking here, or subscribe on Apple PodcastsSoundCloudSpotify or Stitcher

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Digging Deeper Episode 6: One-on-One with Jules Kroll

Jules Kroll is widely credited as the founder of the modern corporate investigations industry, and this episode goes behind the scenes of Jules’ career. What are some of the cases that stick out in his mind over the course of his career? What are the biggest changes for the industry, where is it heading, and what makes a good investigator? Guest host Bob Brenner interviews Jules on this and more in Episode 6 of Digging Deeper.

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Digging Deeper, an investigative podcast series by K2 Integrity, helps shine a light on the investigations industry as few can: via the real-world, exceptional practitioners who, day in and day out, conduct this work across sectors and around the globe. Listen in to each episode where guests explore unique cases and share what they uncovered along the way to crack the code for clients. Learn more by clicking here, or subscribe on Apple PodcastsSoundCloudSpotify or Stitcher

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Digging Deeper Episode 5: Varsity Blues

The headlines from Operation Varsity Blues dominated the news cycle for months – but what happened in higher education after the news trucks left campus?

In Episode 5 of Digging Deeper, Chris Morgan Jones speaks with David Holley about an investigation the K2 Integrity team conducted in the wake of the Varsity Blues scandal and the ripple effect of the FBI’s initial findings on the broader higher education system.

Internal investigations have a variety of triggers and the underlying topics include potential fraud, bribery and corruption, data leakage, and anti-competitive behavior, to name a few. The common objective is to determine whether employee misconduct has taken place.

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Digging Deeper Episode 4: Public Sector Lessons for the Corporate Investigator

What changes when an investigator leaves the public sector and joins the private sector? For Brian Cairl, senior managing director and director of investigations of the Americas, his toolkit from his time in law enforcement helped the transition – including those lessons learned from some of the bizarre cases he discusses in this episode of Digging Deeper.

According to Brian, “As an investigator, it’s important to be nimble and to be able to adjust at a moment’s notice.” Over the last three decades, Brian has leveraged his own advice and honed complex corporate investigation skills in cases covering corruption, municipal fraud, intellectual property infringement, product diversion, counterfeiting, and employee misconduct. Tune in to “Digging Deeper, Episode 4: Public Sector Lessons for the Corporate Investigator” to learn more.

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Digging Deeper Episode 3: When Personal Lives Feed Criminal Activity

What happens when an investigator stumbles upon a personal detail that leads to professional misdeeds? In Episode 3 of Digging Deeper, Chris Morgan Jones interviews Lisa Silverman, senior managing director in Chicago, about cases where the personal interfered with the professional.

One of the most challenging parts of an investigator’s job is to not try and make the facts stick to a theory – but to develop a theory based on the actual facts. Everyone has a story, and often a client can have a theory. But what sets an investigator apart is the ability to find the accurate story, not the popular one. With the ever-increasing amount of information available on the internet, getting the information is just the first step. Where an investigator’s skills come in now are in undertaking a thoughtful analysis, separating accurate information from falsehoods, and then determining how the information fits together to tell a story. Also, the repositories for information have changed over time. For example: twenty years ago, when investigating an employee for fraud, it was common to physically sift through files for details. While that still happens, more often, investigators forensically image the subject’s computer and conduct their analysis digitally.

As investigations become more complex, the ability to observe and think critically have become invaluable to uncovering the facts and securing the right outcome. Whether the issues centers around cybercrimes; trade secrets spirited overseas; a due diligence on a prospective executive or board-level hire; a range of frauds; or a variety of international compliance issues with no easy solutions; a deep dive into a potential investment; or a range of other challenges, a skilled investigator’s job is to follow the trail of clues to the bare facts, and then to help clients use them in a way that is as whole and protected as possible in the corporate and legal arenas they occupy.

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Digging Deeper, an investigative podcast series by K2 Integrity, helps shine a light on the investigations industry as few can: via the real-world, exceptional practitioners who, day in and day out, conduct this work across sectors and around the globe. Listen in to each episode where guests explore unique cases and share what they uncovered along the way to crack the code for clients. Learn more by clicking here, or subscribe on Apple PodcastsSoundCloudSpotify or Stitcher

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Digging Deeper Episode 2: Tales Of Corporate Scams, Frauds, And A Stolen Dali

When it comes to scams and frauds, it’s not just individuals at risk, but also companies. In Episode 2 of Digging Deeper, Chris Morgan Jones interviews Jordan Arnold about corporate scams, and they even discuss cracking the case of a stolen Dali.

How can individuals and organizations recognize scams before they fall victim to them? K2 Integrity offers the following guidance to individuals and entities alike.

Top Tips to Avoid the Scammers:

  • Before it happens – online sharing. In today’s world, a digital footprint can be invaluable for criminals. From social media to publicly available information, criminals are able to make scams increasingly personalized. By practicing safe online sharing practices, organizations and individuals can have a first line of defense against scammers.
  • Keep your information close. Scammers often aren’t who they say they are – they can call, text or email as a friend or family member. If you’re not expecting a request, don’t share personal information or financial information, no matter how real it may feel.
  • Don’t pay for anything upfront. Whether it is debt relief or the trip of a lifetime, scammers will explain away why you need to put a down an initial payment. Even if it sounds amazing, do not wire, pay cash, write a check or pay via peer to peer services
  • If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. When you’re approached by a dream offer, make sure you do your homework and don’t let your guard down. For example:
    • When was the email domain created? If it was recently – even three months ago – it’s probably a hoax.
    • Did you reach out to the verified company, not just the individual? To check whether a call or an email is real, contact the company the person is with – even considering reaching out to their PR firm or external representation.

Digging Deeper, an investigative podcast series by K2 Integrity, helps shine a light on the investigations industry as few can: via the real-world, exceptional practitioners who, day in and day out, conduct this work across sectors and around the globe. Listen in to each episode where guests explore unique cases and share what they uncovered along the way to crack the code for clients. Learn more by clicking here, or subscribe on Apple PodcastsSoundCloudSpotify or Stitcher

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Digging Deeper Episode 1: The Con Queen of Hollywood

The individual dubbed the “Con Queen of Hollywood” has been arrested, but how did we get here? K2 Integrity’s Nicoletta Kotsianas, the lead investigator on the case, breaks down the scam’s evolution and ultimate end with Chris Morgan Jones, in our inaugural episode of “Digging Deeper.”

This episode features a conversation about the high-profile scam, K2 Integrity’s investigation, and where the case is headed. Listen today, and learn more about the case at this link.

Digging Deeper, an investigative podcast series by K2 Integrity, helps shine a light on the investigations industry as few can: via the real-world, exceptional practitioners who, day in and day out, conduct this work across sectors and around the globe. Listen in to each episode where guests explore unique cases and share what they uncovered along the way to crack the code for clients. Learn more by clicking here, or subscribe on Apple PodcastsSoundCloudSpotify or Stitcher