CRA’s Forensic Services Practice was retained by Dechert LLP to investigate allegations that a lead trader of chocolate in South America was receiving kickbacks, via shell companies he had established in Central America, from a major supplier. The CRA team triangulated detailed tax return data with actionable business intelligence — gleaned from Central American public records due diligence and on-the-ground investigative services — to reveal an extensive network of shell companies and other misconduct.
False Claims Act: Recent enforcement trends and future outlook
What you need to know: Historic recoveries and whistleblower activity: In FY 2025, FCA settlements and judgments exceeded $6.8 billion, with whistleblowers...