The client, an apparel manufacturer, commissioned an investigation to find out who was behind a spike in the short-selling of its shares and why. The investigation succeeded in identifying one hedge fund and, through a series of discreet contacts, uncovered that the hedge fund had been in contact with a finance executive whom the client had recently fired and who had turned over confidential financial data that he had removed from the company prior to his departure.
Iranian agents charged in kidnapping plot hired local private investigator
What happened: On July 13, 2021, the Justice Department announced the indictment of four Iranian nationals for kidnapping conspiracy and other charges stemming...