Hidden Assets and the Gray Divorce Revolution
A recent study has shown that divorce rates for people over 50 has skyrocketed during the last 20 years in what has been dubbed the “gray divorce revolution.” This has two implications for people like us who are tasked with finding hidden…
South Korean Authorities Search for Property Mogul’s Hidden Assets
In news from South Korea, prosecutors and tax authorities have started to uncover hidden assets held by Huh Jae-ho, former chairman of the now-bankrupt Daeju property empire, in an effort to levy the large fine he owes to the country. …
Good Investigation Takes Time But There’s No Complex Formula
In case you thought the background check system relied on by the federal government was pretty much OK despite Edward Snowden’s passing grade, think again. According to the Office of Personnel Management’s inspector general, complaints…
Man Who Faked Bankruptcy to Avoid Child Support Gets 17 Years
California businessman Steven Zinnel was sentenced to a 17 year prison term last week for defrauding the bankruptcy court in an effort to avoid paying child support and alimony to his ex-wife. The prosecutors on the case believe this to be…
Dealing with Russia: An Asset-Search Checklist
If it seems like a remote possibility that the U.S. will go to war over Ukraine, it’s much likelier that Washington will attempt to impose some form of sanctions, including asset freezes on Russian leaders and some of Russia’s richest…
Screening Job Applicants: Old Test Results Are Relevant, but Fraud is Off-Limits?
When it comes to evaluating people, whether job applicants or potential investment partners, would you rather know how they did on a written test 15 years ago or whether they are trustworthy and good at their job today? Both would be nice, but…
Scottish Boxing Promoter’s Mortgage Fraud Revealed in Divorce Documents
Scottish boxing promoter and former lightweight boxer Barry Hughes recently pleaded guilty to mortgage fraud and is now facing some lengthy jail time. Between 2004 and 2006, Hughes reported his wife’s income on two mortgage applications…
How to Spot a Sweetheart Scam
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and, as investigators, our minds turn not to chocolate and roses but to romance fraud. According to Fraud.org, romance fraud is the tenth most common type of scam in the U.S. Last year, the Federal…
Real Due Diligence Can Never be Mass Produced
This blog takes no view on pending legal matters, including The Justice Department’s accusation that the federal government’s largest background checker committed fraud by mass-producing flawed background checks over a period of…
Wanted: New Home for Dark Mail Alliance
Edward Snowden continues to prompt discussion about how much secrecy is appropriate when it comes to national security – at least as far as the U.S. is concerned. His opinions on appropriate levels of secrecy in host nation Russia or previous…
