Client Results Examples
What Professional Investigations Can Deliver.
Each case is summarized to emphasize the business problem, the investigative response, and the outcome achieved for the client.
Corporate Compliance Investigation
Contractor Theft Ring
International Petrochemical Client
The Situation
A large international petrochemical client suspected theft of scrap metal and other materials from one of its manufacturing sites. Hidden cameras had identified multiple contractors engaged in theft, but the scope, duration, and method of access remained unclear.
The Investigation
Frizell Group reviewed access records, documentation, and available evidence before conducting witness and subject interviews. The investigation established that more than a half-dozen contractors from multiple firms were involved in a coordinated scheme. It also revealed that a member of the contract guard force had been facilitating unauthorized after-hours entry.
The matter did not end with identifying responsible parties. Frizell Group also provided specific recommendations to improve physical security, access control, and guard-force oversight.
Results
- Responsible parties identified
- Admissions obtained from involved subjects
- Previously unknown thefts documented
- Guard-force vulnerability identified
- Partial restitution secured
- Security improvements implemented and exported to other facilities
Financial Asset Investigation
Attempted Loan Workout Fraud
Nationwide Financial Services Client
The Situation
A nationwide financial services client was evaluating a proposed settlement from a borrower who had defaulted on a multi-million-dollar commercial loan. The borrower claimed limited remaining assets and offered a settlement well below the outstanding deficiency in exchange for release from further liability.
The Investigation
Frizell Group conducted a financial asset investigation led by Susan K. Strong, CFE, whose banking, workout, and loan-servicing experience provided direct insight into how borrower financial representations should be tested. The investigation revealed that the borrower had provided false and incomplete information in the workout documentation.
The findings showed that the borrower held millions of dollars more in assets than disclosed, giving the client a significantly stronger negotiating position.
Results
- Fraudulent workout documentation identified
- Millions in undisclosed assets discovered
- Client avoided accepting an unfavorable settlement
- Client negotiated from a stronger factual position
- Ongoing verification work followed for similar matters
Corporate Compliance Investigation
Survey Data Falsification & Bonus Fraud
National Personal Services Company
The Situation
A national personal services company received an anonymous ethics hotline allegation that regional office leadership had been falsifying customer satisfaction survey results. The scores affected performance bonuses, creating a financial incentive to manipulate the process.
The Investigation
Frizell Group investigated through document review, third-party records analysis, and interviews of involved managers. The investigation confirmed a coordinated scheme across multiple offices in which unfavorable surveys were intercepted or circumvented and replaced with manufactured positive results.
Frizell Group also identified process weaknesses that allowed the scheme to continue and provided recommendations to eliminate those vulnerabilities across the organization.
Results
- Multi-office collusion scheme documented
- Survey falsification method established
- Financial motivation and bonus impact identified
- Admissions obtained from involved managers
- Process safeguards implemented company-wide
Corporate Compliance Investigation
Multi-Million Dollar Vendor Kickback Scheme
International Manufacturing Company
The Situation
An international manufacturing company discovered through internal audit that it had been paying above-market rates for a service category over an extended period. A deeper review showed many millions of dollars in overpayments to specific vendors outside the required bidding process.
The Investigation
Frizell Group combined financial record analysis, lifestyle investigation, and subject interviewing. The investigation identified indicators that the department manager was living beyond legitimate means, including cash purchases of homes, investments, and luxury vehicles.
The subject interview produced admissions sufficient for the client to take decisive action, identify potentially liable vendors, and refer the matter to federal law enforcement authorities.
Results
- Vendor kickback methodology confirmed
- Manager admissions obtained
- Lifestyle evidence corroborated financial concerns
- Vendor companies identified for recovery action
- Matter referred for criminal investigation
- Potential recovery pathways identified
Featured Testimonials
What clients say about Frizell Group.
Frizell Group has been an indispensable investigative asset. The owner, David Frizell, is a relentless and tenacious investigator who has the best interview skills I have ever seen. In my 25 years in Federal Law Enforcement, I have never witnessed as skilled an interrogator as David. He has solved numerous cases with little or no actual evidence. As significant as his investigative skills are, David's unwavering integrity and absolute resolve to be truthful and honest is his defining asset. I strongly recommend Frizell Group to anyone needing a top-notch investigative firm that can be trusted and provide you with outstanding results.
John
Director of Global Security · International Petrochemical Manufacturer
Frizell Group has the depth of knowledge and resources to support a Security Director's day-to-day security needs and complex investigations. They focus entirely on the mission at hand and quickly integrate themselves with the corporate security organization. Their investigators are seasoned professionals who not only gather the facts but conduct root cause analysis and offer recommendations that bring long-term value to the organization. I encourage my peers or others needing security and investigative services to contact Frizell Group — it would be the right call.
Robert
Director of Global Security · International Oil Services Firm
Frizell Group has earned and kept my trust over the years by being responsive, thorough, careful and creative. There's a personal touch, too, that translates into superior service. They care, and that means a lot.
Greg
Associate General Counsel · International Financial Services Firm
David Frizell is an outstanding investigator who achieves excellent results, all the while staying within the boundaries of the law and ethical parameters for investigators.
John
Assistant General Counsel · U.S. Government Agency
There is absolutely no one else I will place in an interview room when it is pertinent to extract a confession.
Vincent
President · Investigative Services Firm
David Frizell has a wealth of high-caliber experience going back to his days at NCIS, CIA, and beyond. He is truly in the upper echelon of his industry and I recommend him absolutely.
Jerry
Expert · Digital Forensics and E-Discovery
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