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Forensic Accounting

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Money Laundering
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Money Laundering

Illegal drug sales generate more and more cash each year, and as a result, drug traffickers and other criminals must continually find new ways to launder dirty money. Federal laws targeting money laundering at banks and other financial institutions have encouraged traffickers to seek "non-bank" institutions. As a result, many major corporations today are insufficiently aware of their vulnerability to money laundering activity.

Kessler International can uncover even the most subtle and sophisticated money laundering schemes. We are familiar with all the red flags that indicate suspicious financial activity in both bank and nonbank institutions, and can trace and document all such activity until the entire laundering process is revealed.

In addition to unparalleled detection services, Kessler International also offers a proactive prevention program designed to keep businesses free from money laundering in the future. The establishment of customer background searches, employee training programs, compliance officers and regular ad hoc audits helps our clients maintain or restore their legal and ethical standards.

Kessler International's detection and prevention programs are the best in the business, and are designed to be cost-effective and dependable. With increased legislation against corporations involved in money laundering, including stiff penalties and broad asset forfeiture provisions, most companies can no longer afford to assume money laundering is somebody else's problem.


Case Studies
1.A pharmaceutical company believed certain employees were defrauding the company and hiding stolen assets. The team at Kessler International was called in to find out exactly if and how this money-laundering scheme was occurring. Our researches and investigators searched through public records, interviewed several witnesses, and traced the trail of cash. They discovered that a fake corporation was set up so laundered funds could be transferred into an account. Our forensic accountants reviewed the loss, audited accordingly and later provided the company with a preventive advice in order to stop future laundering schemes.

2. At the request of a European governing agency, the team at Kessler International was asked to determine the source of funds that a European official and his associates invested in the United States. Our researchers and investigators profiled the financial history of each individual involved and found a trail that placed the illegal money in the United States. After reviewing the information, the governing agency took immediate action.