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.
DOJ launches pilot program to enhance voluntary self-disclosure and combat white-collar crime
In April 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division released its Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals to help detect and...