Surveillance

Actual Cases

Case 1:
Our client was a businessman in a corporate partnership with another male. He suspected that his partner was stealing stock from their business. Surveillance provided evidence beyond refute that his partner had set up an opposition business in the same industry and was transferring stock to this business and reaping all the profits.

Outcome
The partnership dissolved because the party under surveillance had breached his fiduciary obligation under the Companies Act and stolen product. Our client was able to buy his partner's share of the business well below market value.

Moral
The most trusted have the most opportunity.


Case 2:
A leading city law firm approached us to ascertain who among their staff was stealing personal effects from other staff members including money, jewellery and a CD player. A hidden video installation and the placements of valuables throughout the office provided evidence beyond refute that the culprit was not an employee but in fact a security guard employed by the law firm.

Outcome
The guard was reported to police and his security licence suspended upon conviction.

Moral
If you abuse a position of trust expect to get caught.

Commendations

Case 1 :
Just a short note to thank you for your efforts and the final outcome. Without your input I would probably still be stuck with this thief. I have no idea just how much was stolen over the years. I still recall your advice that the most trusted have the most opportunity, however I never suspected my partner. The fact that you discovered he had set up an opposition company and was stealing our product and selling it through his business has provided me with a great deal of leverage. My legal representatives believe that I can remove him from his director/shareholder status with minimal costs. In the end you have provided evidence beyond refute of his criminal activities and turned a bad situation into a good one. The annoying thing is that I couldn't even get the police interested. I will most certainly recommend you to my colleagues.
(Company name withheld)


Case 2:
It most certainly pays to get a second opinion. I was constantly being told by everyone around me that to film someone in the workplace was illegal. It was fortunate that I found your company. The fact that you were able to apply for the authority to install the hidden cameras and take care of all the court documents enabled me to concentrate on matters where I wasn't lacking in expertise. I had no idea who it was that was stealing from me and the person I suspected turned out to be innocent. Had I had accused this person solely on the grounds of his past criminal conviction, I might have been committing an offence myself instead of catching the real culprit. It is amazing to what lengths people will go to steal. The fact that he spent an hour dismantling the desk to gain access to the petty cash tin is quite extraordinary. Thank you for your guidance, excellent service, and expedience in resolving this matter for me. I hope you don't mind me forwarding on your details.
(Company Director name withheld)