Fraud Investigation Experts
Ready to Address Suspected Fraud?
Sphere State's specialized fraud investigation team in the U.S. provides the expertise and discretion your business needs.
Contact Our TeamFraudulent activities can significantly impact businesses of all sizes, necessitating swift, professional intervention to identify perpetrators and recover losses. Sphere State delivers targeted fraud investigation services tailored to the U.S. business and regulatory environment.
Our fraud specialists combine forensic accounting, digital forensics, and investigative expertise to uncover even the most sophisticated schemes, providing you with actionable evidence and strategic recommendations.
Our Fraud Investigation Capabilities
✔︎ Internal Fraud Detection
Identify employee fraud, embezzlement, and asset misappropriation through comprehensive internal investigations that preserve evidence while maintaining workplace stability.✔︎ Financial Statement Fraud
Uncover manipulated financial statements, hidden liabilities, revenue recognition schemes, and other accounting irregularities through specialized forensic analysis.✔︎ Procurement and Vendor Fraud
Detect kickbacks, bid rigging, phantom vendors, overbilling schemes, and conflicts of interest in your procurement processes and supply chain relationships.✔︎ Digital and Cyber Fraud
Investigate phishing attacks, business email compromise, payment diversion schemes, and other technology-enabled fraud targeting your organization.✔︎ Investment and Securities Fraud
Uncover Ponzi schemes, misrepresentation of investment opportunities, market manipulation, and securities fraud affecting your business or investments.✔︎ Insurance Fraud
Detect fraudulent claims, staged incidents, and exaggerated damages through specialized investigation techniques and forensic assessment.✔︎ Corruption and Bribery
Investigate alleged corruption, improper payments, and violations of anti-bribery regulations through discreet, thorough examination of financial transactions and relationships.✔︎ Asset Misappropriation Recovery
Trace and recover diverted funds and misappropriated assets through specialized asset tracing techniques across traditional and digital channels.Our Fraud Investigation Methodology
1. Initial Consultation and Assessment
We begin with a confidential consultation to understand the suspected fraud, assess its scope, and develop a strategic investigation plan tailored to your situation.
2. Evidence Preservation
Our specialists immediately secure relevant documents, digital evidence, and financial records to prevent tampering or destruction of critical information.
3. Forensic Accounting Analysis
Our forensic accountants analyze financial transactions, identify anomalies, and reconstruct financial activities to reveal fraudulent patterns and schemes.
4. Digital Forensics
We recover and analyze electronic evidence from computers, mobile devices, and network systems to uncover digital traces of fraudulent activities.
5. Witness Interviews
Our experienced investigators conduct strategic interviews with relevant parties to gather testimonial evidence while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
6. Documentation and Reporting
We prepare comprehensive reports documenting our findings with supporting evidence suitable for management decisions, insurance claims, or legal proceedings.
7. Recovery Strategy
Based on investigation results, we develop tailored strategies for asset recovery, loss mitigation, and strengthening controls to prevent future fraud.
Our Fraud Prevention Services
Beyond investigating existing fraud, Sphere State assists U.S. businesses in strengthening their defenses against future incidents through:
✔︎ Fraud Risk Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of your organization’s vulnerability to various fraud schemes with prioritized recommendations for enhancement.
✔︎ Control System Design
Development of targeted internal controls to address specific fraud risks identified in your operations.
✔︎ Fraud Awareness Training
Customized training programs to help your teams recognize warning signs and respond appropriately to suspected fraud.
✔︎ Whistleblower System Implementation
Design and implementation of confidential reporting mechanisms that encourage early detection of potential fraud.
Why Choose Sphere State for Fraud Investigations
✔︎ Regulatory Knowledge
We understand the U.S. legal framework for fraud prosecution, ensuring investigations meet evidentiary standards and regulatory requirements.✔︎ Multidisciplinary Approach
Our team includes former law enforcement officers, certified fraud examiners, forensic accountants, and digital forensics specialists working collaboratively.✔︎ Discreet Operations
We conduct investigations with the utmost discretion to protect your reputation and business relationships throughout the process.✔︎ Court-Ready Evidence
Our findings and documentation are prepared to withstand legal scrutiny if criminal prosecution or civil recovery actions are pursued.✔︎ Timely Response
We provide rapid deployment of investigators to address time-sensitive fraud situations before evidence is compromised or assets are further dissipated.Our Fraud Investigation Experts

Björn Wahlström
CEO
Expert in complex fraud schemes with experience in international financial investigations and asset recovery.

Anders Bäckström
Partner and Chairman
Specialist in forensic accounting and corporate fraud investigations across the United States.

Ilya Umanskiy
Partner and Director - Resilience Services
Specializes in operational and organizational resilience, risk mitigation, and complex asset tracing.