1. Investigations in Asset Tracing
Kiev
24 May 2017

2. About K2 Intelligence
K2 Intelligence is an investigations and integrity consultancy, founded in by Jules Kroll.
We conduct due diligence, investigative, analytic and advisory assignments all over the world employing a wide range of traditional investigative techniques amplified by the application of proprietary technology.
Over the last 40 years, Jules and his teams have built a reputation for investigative insight and independence.
Our team has a multi-disciplinary background, including former law enforcement and intelligence professionals, legal professionals, former regulators and compliance officers, investigative journalists, technology experts, financial services professionals and academics.
K2 Intelligence has over 450 professionals in offices in London, New York, Geneva, Madrid, Washington D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles.

3. Services Our services include: Fraud and corruption investigations
Forensic accounting and data analytics
Asset tracing and recovery
Compliance and governance
Cybersecurity, intelligence and computer forensics
Competitive intelligence and bid defence
Disputes and litigation support
Political risk and security of tenure
Reputational management

4. International Asset Tracing
K2 conducts asset searches across industries, including banking, manufacturing, logistics, oil and gas, mining and FMCG.
Uncovered and assisted in seizing assets ranging from real estate, yachts and planes, through cash and financial instruments, to cargoes and goods.
We have a dedicated asset tracing team in London.

5. When/why use Corporate Investigators?
To supplement work carried out by a law firm
To seek assets to attach to legal case
To use a global network to solve multi-jurisdictional issues

6. International Asset Tracing

7. Challenges in Asset Tracing
Assets held by a third party
Assets held in opaque jurisdictions
UBO concealed behind complex layers of ownership

8. Priorities in Asset Tracing Investigations
Identify initial leads for deeper investigation
Establish family members and close associates
Locate subject and establish modus operandi
Interview sources with knowledge of subject

9. Support in the Legal Process
Working with legal teams internationally
Identifying best jurisdiction to bring legal case
Preparation of evidence:
Obtaining confirmation of ownership
Supporting documentation
Source and witness statements
Visualisation of connections
Monitoring for dissipation of assets
Financial analysis and valuation
Support in physical seizure of assets globally

10. Questions?