Fraud and criminal investigations

Forensic accountants play a vital role in criminal investigations by using their expertise to analyse financial records. They can investigate complex financial transactions to identify patterns of fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, or other financial crimes. Our work often involves tracing the flow of funds, reconstructing financial histories, and determining the extent of financial losses or benefits derived from criminal activities.

Beyond Forensic provides expert forensic accountancy services across a range of criminal matters, supporting defence teams, legal professionals, and individuals facing financial crime allegations.

Our areas of expertise include:

Pre-Conviction Criminal Investigations
We assist legal teams in pre-charge and pre-conviction stages by conducting thorough financial analysis to challenge allegations, identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and provide evidence that may support the defence’s position.

Fraud Investigations
We examine complex financial transactions to detect fraudulent activity, assess the scale of the fraud, and provide expert opinion on whether financial discrepancies constitute fraudulent behaviour. This includes corporate fraud, investment fraud, and false accounting.

Money Laundering Offenses
Our expertise includes tracing illicit funds, identifying layering techniques, and assessing the legitimacy of transactions in cases of alleged money laundering. We assist in establishing whether funds have a legitimate source and challenge the prosecution’s assertions where necessary.

Conspiracy Offenses
We analyse financial data in conspiracy cases to determine whether financial transactions support or contradict allegations of criminal collaboration. Our work often involves reviewing large volumes of banking data, financial agreements, and asset transfers.

Allegations under the Theft and Fraud Act
We provide detailed analysis of financial records and transactions to assess claims of theft, deception, and dishonesty offences under the Theft Act and the Fraud Act. Our work can help demonstrate whether alleged financial misconduct has occurred.

Assisting with Restraint Orders
We provide expert assistance in dealing with restraint orders imposed under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), ensuring that assets are fairly assessed and helping clients challenge unjust restrictions. This includes reviewing asset valuations, income sources, and financial liabilities to ensure a fair and accurate representation of a client's financial position.

Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs)
We assist individuals and businesses in responding to UWOs by providing financial explanations and supporting documentation.