About
Founded in 1990 under the Partnership Act 1890, Fraud Prevention and Investigation Services emerged from a collaboration between six former public investigators with backgrounds at the National Audit Office, HM Customs & Excise, and MI5.
The firm was established to provide an independent, high-level investigative service, specifically designed to support public authorities and judicial bodies in the prevention, detection, and prosecution of systemic fraud and related financial crimes.
In 2002, the organisation further expanded its investigative reach through a merger with Investigations Bureau (www.investigationsbureau.com), enhancing its operational capacity in international financial investigations and cross-border crime analysis.
Our principal clients include:
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national and local public authorities
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judicial and law enforcement bodies
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independent anti-fraud units
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major private companies subject to compliance and regulatory obligations.
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Historical Development (1990–2005)
From its inception, Fraud Prevention and Investigation Services focused on key areas of financial crime and fraud prevention:
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Investigations into contribution and welfare fraud
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Mis-selling schemes in the insurance and financial sectors
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Consultancy on fake investment funds, nominee structures, and complex international money flows
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Internal training for public authorities on fraud detection techniques and whistleblowing management
Key collaborations included:
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London Borough of Camden (1996–1999): audits and forensic reporting on irregularities in housing benefits
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Croydon Council (2002): advanced demographic and financial data analysis to intercept multiple benefit frauds
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Serious Fraud Office (SFO, 2004): OSINT support and forensic mapping of a network of shell companies operating between London, Gibraltar, and Switzerland
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NHS South-East Trust (2008–2012): detection of anomalies and fraud patterns in public procurement and supply chain contracts

Operational Expansion and Public Security Focus (2010–2024)
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Over the past decade, the firm has consolidated its expertise in public security, financial crime, and judicial support, working closely with:
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Digital forensic investigators
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Document and banking analysts
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AML (Anti-Money Laundering) specialists
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Experts in criminal asset tracing
Representative activities include:
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Pension fraud investigations (2015–2018) in collaboration with national oversight bodies
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Asset and income checks for local authorities prior to the granting of social benefits or housing allocations
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Due diligence on high-reputation-risk individuals on behalf of public and legal entities
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Complex international investigations at the request of judicial authorities and law enforcement agencies
The firm has also actively contributed to fraud risk mapping in highly sensitive sectors:
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Local government administrations in vulnerable socio-economic areas
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Public infrastructure projects (transport, healthcare, public procurement)
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Sectors exposed to organised economic crime (housing, microcredit, healthcare procurement)

In 2025, to better respond to modern demands of contractual transparency, fiscal accountability, and eligibility for public tenders, the organisation transitioned to a corporate structure and now operates as: FRAUD PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATIONS LTD (Scottish Limited Company)
This transition allows the firm to:
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access multi-level institutional contracts
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formalise professional liability through appropriate insurance and internal compliance mechanisms
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preserve full operational, reputational, and documentary continuity with the original Partnership established in 1990
The new legal form enabled:
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access to multi-level institutional contracts
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formalisation of professional liability through insurance and internal compliance
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preservation of operational, reputational and documentary continuity with the original partnership
Fraud Prevention and Investigations Ltd currently operates in four strategic domains:
1. Financial Crime Investigations
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Tracing of suspicious financial flows
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Forensic audits of corporate vehicles and holding structures
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Investigations into conflicts of interest and corruption in public procurement
2. Support to Public Authorities and the Judiciary
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Collaboration with national, regional, and local authorities
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Pre-assignment asset investigations
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Identification of fraudulent recipients of public funds and benefits
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Investigative support to prosecutors and judicial police in complex economic crime cases
3. Due Diligence and KYC for Private Clients and Legal Counsel
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Development of in-depth investigative dossiers on high-risk individuals and entities
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Collection of OSINT and HUMINT intelligence
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Technical investigative support in civil and criminal litigation
4. Training for Institutions and Professionals
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Specialist modules on fraud detection and financial crime prevention
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Investigation and evidence preservation techniques
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Updates on national and international AML regulations and practices
Historical Continuity and Expertise
The firm proudly draws on over 35 years of investigative experience, with more than 120 documented public sector engagements and an operational technical archive maintained continuously since 1990.
Fraud Prevention and Investigations Ltd remains committed to serving public bodies, the judiciary, and key private stakeholders with a rigorous, evidence-driven approach to tackling economic crime and protecting the public interest.

Our Services

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Criminal Investigations
Our investigative experts conduct comprehensive criminal investigations in collaboration with public prosecutors, judicial police, and regulatory authorities.
We specialize in the collection, preservation, and analysis of legally admissible evidence to support complex cases involving:
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serious financial crime
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organised criminal networks
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public sector corruption
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transnational fraud and money laundering
Our methodologies adhere strictly to national and international legal standards, ensuring full support to judicial proceedings and criminal prosecutions.
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Counterintelligence Operations
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We conduct specialist counterintelligence operations aimed at identifying and neutralising threats arising from:
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economic and industrial espionage
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cyber-sabotage and disruptive attacks
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infiltration of corporate and public governance structures
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manipulation of financial and procurement processes
Our work integrates OSINT, HUMINT, and forensic intelligence techniques and is conducted in close cooperation with competent public authorities and institutional clients.
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Cyber Forensics
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With advanced technological capabilities, we offer comprehensive cyber forensics services to investigate digital evidence and combat cybercrimes.
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National Security Consulting
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We provide strategic consulting to enhance the national security posture of public and private sector clients, with services covering:
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vulnerability and risk assessments in critical infrastructure and public services
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development of proactive defence and resilience strategies
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design of anti-infiltration and anti-fraud protocols for sensitive procurement and governance processes
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support in the implementation of counter-terrorism financing (CTF) and AML compliance frameworks
Our consulting is grounded in extensive experience in collaboration with public security bodies, intelligence services, and judicial authorities.