Fraud Investigation Services in Dubai

When you suspect fraud, the first days matter. Evidence can be deleted, funds can move and the people involved may still have access to your systems. Acting quickly, but correctly, protects both your assets and your ability to take legal action later.

Dawn Consultancy investigates suspected fraud, misappropriation and financial misconduct for companies, shareholders and their legal advisers. We establish what happened, how much was lost and who was involved, and we document our findings in a form that can be relied upon in civil proceedings, criminal complaints and insurance claims.

Situations we investigate

• Embezzlement and misappropriation of company funds by employees or managers
• Procurement fraud, fictitious suppliers and kickbacks
• Payroll fraud and ghost employees
• Manipulation of financial statements and concealed liabilities
• Inventory losses and cash shortages
• Expense and petty cash abuse
• Disputes between shareholders or partners over how the business has been run
• Business email compromise and payment diversion

How we investigate

1. Immediate containment. We advise on securing records, systems and bank access so evidence is preserved and further loss is prevented.
2. Scoping. We agree the allegations to be tested, the period under review and the intended use of the findings, for example a police complaint or civil claim.
3. Evidence collection. We collect accounting records, bank statements, contracts, correspondence and electronic data in a way that maintains its integrity.
4. Analysis. We trace transactions, test for patterns and anomalies, and reconstruct the flow of funds.
5. Interviews. Where appropriate, we interview relevant staff and third parties, in coordination with your legal advisers.
6. Quantification. We calculate the loss with supporting schedules that can be tested by the other side.
7. Reporting. We issue a clear, evidence-based report and remain available to explain it to lawyers, police, the Public Prosecution or the courts.

What our report provides

• A factual chronology of events
• The method used and how each conclusion was reached
• Quantification of the loss, supported by schedules and documents
• Identification of the control weaknesses that allowed the fraud
• Recommendations to prevent recurrence

Working with lawyers, police and insurers

Fraud matters often move into formal proceedings. We work alongside your advocates and prepare reports that support a police complaint, a civil claim or an insurance recovery. Where a court appoints its own expert, we can support you in presenting your financial position to that expert. See also our court financial expert reports and forensic audit services.

Preventing fraud

After an investigation, most clients ask how to stop it happening again. Our internal audit team reviews approval limits, segregation of duties, supplier onboarding and payment controls, and helps you implement changes that are proportionate to your business.

Why choose Dawn Consultancy

• Auditors and forensic accountants experienced in UAE business practices and records
• Findings documented to evidential standard from the outset
• Discreet handling that protects your reputation and your staff relationships
• A single team from investigation through recovery and control improvement

Frequently asked questions

Speak to our team

Speak to us in confidence. Tell us what you suspect and the period involved, and we will advise on the immediate steps and propose a scope.

Call +971 55 441 1036, email info@dawnconsultancy.com or visit us at Office 1509, Citadel Tower, Business Bay. Contact us to arrange a consultation.