Theft and embezzlement

Investigation and support

In general, employees enjoy the trust of their employer. Unfortunately, theft by employees is a wide-spread phenomenon. It makes you lose trust, creates an unsafe environment for co-workers and may harm your company’s image. The strength, or vulnerability, of your company in this respect depends on a number of factors, such as: your company’s scale, the kind of goods that pass through your company and the activities of your company. Companies can be extra vulnerable in times of shortage of staff. It is vital that the company has a clear set of rules and policies on how it deals with fraud risk.

Proving theft is no easy task and requires evidence. You may provide this by use of technical means that record theft and other irregularities. On the other hand, this may not lead to unjustified breach of privacy. Dismissal for theft is often complicated. The grounds for dismissal must be present and evidenced. Courts tend to view things in different ways which makes it hard to predict the outcome of a dismissal case. It is therefore important to conduct a professional investigation into the cause and evidence of theft. Incognito always takes the legal aspects into account in all our investigations.