Confidential and discreet

Private Investigations
for Fraud and Financial Crime

A dedicated private arm within Duarte and Finch, working alongside Interpol and international agencies to investigate fraud, trace assets, and stand with victims from first report through to resolution.

Investigations team reviewing case evidence
Who we are

A private investigative arm, backed by a full legal practice

Not every case that reaches us begins with a lawsuit. Some begin with a suspicion, a missing sum of money, or a family that no longer knows who to trust. Our private investigations arm exists for exactly these moments, bringing together former law enforcement investigators, forensic analysts, and the advocates of Duarte and Finch under one roof.

We work closely with Interpol and law enforcement partners across borders to trace fraud, follow the movement of stolen or diverted funds, and build a case that will hold up in court. Where other firms stop at advice, we go further: we investigate, we document, and we represent you all the way through.

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Why choose our investigations arm

Our Approach

Three principles guide every case we take on, from the first confidential call to the final resolution.

Thorough Investigation

We examine every aspect of a case, from financial records to digital communications, to build the strongest possible foundation for recovery and representation.

Cross-Border Coordination

Fraud rarely stays within one jurisdiction. We work directly with Interpol and local law enforcement partners wherever the evidence leads.

Client-First Representation

You work with one team throughout, the investigators who trace what happened and the advocates who represent you, kept informed at every stage.

What we handle

Every kind of fraud and financial crime case

From a single suspicious transfer to a coordinated international scheme, our investigators and advocates work as one team on every matter we take on.

Fraud Investigation

Deep, methodical investigation into suspected fraud, from internal misappropriation to organised financial crime.

Asset Tracing and Recovery

Following the money across accounts, companies, and borders to identify and recover what was taken.

Interpol and Cross-Border Liaison

Direct coordination with Interpol and international law enforcement on cases that cross jurisdictions.

Digital and Financial Forensics

Forensic examination of financial records, devices, and digital trails to build evidence that stands up in court.

Victim Case Filing Support

Hands on help preparing and filing a case, so victims are never left to navigate the process alone.

Legal Representation

Full representation through to resolution, from the first report to a courtroom decision or recovered settlement.

How a case moves

From first report to resolution

A clear, structured path so you always know what stage your case is at and what happens next.

1

Confidential Report

You bring us your situation in complete confidence, and we assess the facts before anything else moves forward.

2

Investigation Begins

Our investigators gather evidence, examine financial records, and identify how and where the fraud took place.

3

Interpol Coordination

Where a case crosses borders, we liaise directly with Interpol and local authorities to trace funds and suspects.

4

Case Filed and Documented

Findings are compiled into a formal case file, and we file on your behalf with the relevant authorities.

5

Legal Representation

Our advocates represent you through to resolution, whether that means a settlement, recovery, or trial.

Standing with victims

You are not expected to face this alone

Discovering that you or your business has been defrauded is disorienting, and the process of reporting it can feel just as overwhelming as the fraud itself. We built this arm of the firm so that victims have somewhere to turn that combines real investigative capability with genuine legal representation.

From your first call, you work with one team throughout, the investigators who trace what happened and the advocates who represent you. You are kept informed at every stage, in language you can actually understand.

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Meet the team

The people behind your case

Investigators, forensic specialists, and advocates working together on every matter we take on.

Marcus Whitfield

Marcus Whitfield

Lead Investigator

Coordinates every active investigation from first report to case filing.

Adaeze Nwosu

Adaeze Nwosu

Head of Digital Forensics

Traces financial and digital trails across accounts, devices, and platforms.

Felix Adeyemi

Felix Adeyemi

International Liaison Counsel

Manages coordination with Interpol and law enforcement on cross-border cases.

Grace Okonkwo

Grace Okonkwo

Client Case Manager

Your single point of contact throughout the life of your case.

Our promise

What you can expect from us

Honest assessment

We will tell you plainly whether your case has realistic prospects before any work begins.

Strict confidentiality

Every conversation with our team is treated in complete confidence.

Regular updates

A dedicated case manager keeps you informed at every stage, in language you can understand.

Empathetic support

We understand the human cost of fraud, not just the financial one, and we treat every client accordingly.

Report a Case in Confidence

If you suspect fraud, or you are already a victim of one, speak with our investigations team today. Every conversation is confidential, and there is no obligation to proceed.

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