Forensic & Integrity

Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations

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Don’t let your doubts linger. Seek the truth!

When allegations or suspicions of fraud arise, conducting a thorough investigation serves to uncover the truth, dispel doubts, minimizes losses, and most importantly, foster a business environment with integrity.

With Cerebra, investigate doubts and allegations to uncover the truth  

Our extensive experience reveals two fundamental approaches: either ignore and neglect the situation or proactively initiate an investigation to uncover the truth. 

Well-managed companies adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability when confronted with such allegations or suspicions. They prioritize conducting internal investigations to ascertain the facts and make impartial decisions based on the evidence gathered. 

We recognize the challenges associated with deciding to initiate an internal investigation. Investigations are intricate and demanding processes that necessitate a considerable time investment and unwavering determination. Additionally, there are legal, operational, and financial ramifications to consider, often with unpredictable outcomes. Nevertheless, based on Cerebra’s expertise, the positive outcomes of internal investigations far outweigh any potential adverse effects. 

Cerebra’s team of fraud investigators work closely with you and your advisors to manage the complex and stressful process of fraud investigation. They provide support to help you understand the facts and minimize any financial losses, enabling you to make fair, transparent, and evidence-based decisions. 

 The fraud investigation conducted by our experts offers numerous benefits, including: 

  • Identifying improper conduct and stopping any ongoing financial losses, 
  • Identifying the individuals responsible for such conduct,  
  • Determining the extent of potential liabilities or losses that might exist,  
  • Sending a clear message to employees and third parties that fraud will not be tolerated. 
  • Accelerating the litigation process and strengthening your case defense with fact-based reports, increasing the likelihood of protecting your assets and recovering your losses.  
  • Enhancing employee trust in the company, encouraging them to report any misconduct without fear of retaliation. 
  • Strengthening internal control weaknesses identified during the investigation.

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Case Studies

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Cerebra uncovered fraudulent activities of three senior executives in hidden relationships with a dawn raid

A multinational energy company (the client) was concerned about the costs of services received from a supplier for a critical project managed by its Turkish subsidiary (the victim company). The client requested Cerebra to investigate the reasons for this budget overrun and the suspicions surrounding the general manager, financial affairs manager, and accounting manager of the victim company, as well as the supplier. 

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Cerebra supported the victim company to recover loss of EUR 815.000 by uncovering fraudulent activities

Our client, a multinational food company, contacted Cerebra through their law firm in Turkey. The client suspected that their sales manager in Turkey had secretly established a firm with a distributor and was diverting company sales to this new entity. They requested Cerebra to calculate the potential loss caused by these suspicious activities.

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Cerebra provided forensic accounting services to a plaintiff in a widely publicized case concerning a bank manager's misappropriation of funds

In a high-profile case known to the public as the Seçil Erzan incident, the law firm representing one of the bank customers (client or plaintiff) contacted Cerebra to request a forensic accounting analysis of the plaintiff's account transactions, including an analysis of transactions in all foreign currencies, and to uncover any potential suspicious activities. 

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Cerebra uncovered irregularities committed by an accounting manager using fake physical documents and journal entries

Our client, one of Turkey's leading real estate investment companies, suspected an employee in the accounting and administrative affairs department of committing irregularities on reported expenses. Cerebra was assigned to investigate these suspicions. 

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Cerebra proved the conflict of interest and bribery schemes between the sales manager and a business partner

A multinational company with production facilities and sales offices across several continents contacted us through a Turkish law firm they collaborate with, to investigate suspicions about a sales manager working at their Turkish office. The suspicion was a possible hidden relationship between the sales manager and one of the company's customers. 

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Cerebra uncovered a multifaceted fraud case perpetrated by an employee with a gambling addiction

Our client, a supplier to globally recognized textile brands in Turkey, reported suspicions regarding the activities of their administrative affairs officer. In the defense statement obtained in this context, the suspect admitted to irregularities in the sale of two company vehicles and falsifying with some offers and invoices.

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Cerebra identified the misconduct of a senior executive, leading to the recovery of USD 12 million worth of stolen assets

A family-owned company, ranked among Turkey's top 100 industrial firms, reached out to Cerebra. The company’s shareholders suspected that the senior executive in charge of international sales was involved in fraudulent activities related to discounts on significant transactions and requested Cerebra to investigate these suspicions. 

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Sanmar Denizcilik Makina ve Ticaret A.Ş.

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We have engaged Cerebra across a wide spectrum of professional engagements including due-diligence, internal audits and process reviews. What stood out in each of the assignments was the involvement of team members with the necessary subject matter expertise. This brought in immense value...

Christopher H. Rising

Global Risk & Investigative Diligence, LLC - USA

Selecting Cerebra CPAs & Advisors to assist my firm and its clients proved to be one of the wisest decisions we have ever made. My firm was engaged by a global corporation based in the U.S. to conduct a complex fraud investigation involving its acquisition of a local company in Turkey.

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