Case Studies · Corporate

Corporate engagements, redacted in detail.

A redacted selection of corporate matters handled by CPIS, fraud, IP, employee conduct and due diligence. All names, figures and identifying details have been altered or removed.

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APAC

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CASE-CORP-001

2024

S$1.4M

Recovered

6 Weeks·APAC

Procurement fraud uncovered across two regional subsidiaries

Multinational client suspected supplier kickbacks. Investigation traced a coordinated arrangement spanning two subsidiaries.

FraudEmployee Misconduct

Context

Procurement margins had drifted unfavourably across two operating units despite stable supplier rates and unchanged volumes.

Approach

Document review, supplier triangulation, discreet interviews and lifestyle observation of two key procurement leads.

Outcome

Identified a kickback structure and the lead beneficiary; client recovered material sums and restructured procurement controls.

Case File

CASE-CORP-002

2023

Markets Cleared

10 Weeks·APAC

Counterfeit supply chain mapped for a consumer brand

Consumer brand engaged CPIS for region-wide test purchases and supply-chain mapping ahead of enforcement action.

IP Infringement

Context

Counterfeit product had appeared across three online marketplaces and two physical wholesale clusters.

Approach

Coordinated test purchases, evidence preservation, and source-tracing back to two consolidator warehouses.

Outcome

Evidence pack underpinned successful raid action and civil enforcement; brand recovered shelf integrity within one quarter.

Case File

CASE-CORP-003

2024

Re-priced

Outcome

3 Weeks·SEA

Pre-investment due diligence on a Southeast Asian acquisition target

Family office commissioned enhanced due diligence on a mid-market acquisition target ahead of binding offer.

Due DiligenceBackground Checks

Context

Target presented a clean public profile but operated through a layered holding structure across two jurisdictions.

Approach

Tier-2 enhanced due diligence: ultimate beneficial ownership, litigation, regulatory record, adverse media and reputational sourcing.

Outcome

Surfaced material undisclosed litigation against a key principal; client re-priced the deal and secured additional warranties.

Case File

CASE-CORP-004

2022

4 Weeks·Singapore

Employee misconduct, moonlighting with a competing entity

Senior executive suspected of operating a parallel competing entity during paid leave; required quiet, lawful confirmation.

Employee Misconduct

Context

HR flagged unusual client-relationship patterns. Board needed factual confirmation before any internal action.

Approach

Corporate filings review, discreet observation, and digital footprint analysis under counsel's instruction.

Outcome

Confirmed parallel directorship and active client solicitation; matter resolved through negotiated exit and undertakings.

Case File

CASE-CORP-005

2023

Discrepancies Found

2 Weeks·APAC

Pre-hire background verification of a C-suite candidate

Listed company commissioned in-depth verification of a CFO candidate ahead of board appointment.

Background ChecksDue Diligence

Context

Candidate had operated across three jurisdictions over fifteen years. Client required verified employment, qualifications and integrity record.

Approach

Education and employment verification, regulatory checks, civil litigation search and reputational sourcing in three markets.

Outcome

Two qualification discrepancies surfaced. Board paused the appointment and reopened the candidate slate.

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