Vendor / Supplier Fraud & Collusion
Exposing conflicts hidden behind contracts and invoices
Vendor and supplier fraud often hides in plain sight. Inflated invoices, kickbacks, shell vendors, or coordinated actions between internal teams and external parties are frequently disguised as routine procurement activity.
Such misconduct can quietly drain resources, distort decision-making, and weaken governance. Our work focuses on uncovering these hidden conflicts with discretion and clarity, ensuring that findings are grounded in verifiable facts
Our Approach
We investigate vendor ecosystems using a risk-based intelligence lens. Rather than isolating transactions, we assess patterns, relationships, and deviations across procurement and payment processes.
Our investigation focuses on:
Vendor legitimacy and ownership structures
Pricing anomalies and procurement deviations
Indicators of internal–external collusion
Each engagement is structured to establish clarity without disrupting ongoing operations.
What We offer
- Clear attribution of responsibility
- Verified evidence of collusion or malpractice
- Strategic recommendations to prevent recurrence
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of vendor fraud do you investigate?
We investigate matters such as inflated billing, kickbacks, shell vendors, and coordinated misconduct between vendors and internal stakeholders.
How do you identify collusion between internal teams and vendors?
Our analysis looks beyond invoices. We examine ownership links, pricing patterns, procurement deviations, and behavioral indicators that suggest coordinated activity.
Will the investigation disrupt vendor relationships or operations?
Investigations are conducted discreetly and in a controlled manner. The objective is to establish facts while minimizing operational or reputational impact.
Can your findings help improve procurement controls?
Yes. In addition to identifying misconduct, our work highlights process gaps and control weaknesses, helping organizations strengthen procurement governance.