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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.

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Fraudulent 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.