Commercial investigations that hold up
Corporate and commercial investigations for companies, attorneys and insurers across South Africa.
Apex Ops investigates fraud, theft, misconduct and loss for organisations that need to know what happened and need to be able to prove it. Our investigators are PSIRA-registered, our work is done under written mandate and within the law, and our reports are written to be used: in a disciplinary hearing, at the CCMA, in a civil claim, in an insurance submission or in a criminal docket.
What we investigate.
Eight areas of work, all of them commercial. We do not take on domestic or matrimonial matters.
Procurement fraud, kickbacks, invoice manipulation, misuse of company funds and accounting irregularities.
Stock loss, cash theft, time theft, conflicts of interest, breaches of policy, and the collusion that usually sits behind them.
Investigation of lost, stolen or hijacked consignments, including driver and depot collusion, syndicate involvement and recovery, for logistics operators and their insurers.
Verification of executives, suppliers, partners and counterparties before you sign, including criminal, credit, qualification and reputational checks with the subject’s consent where the law requires it.
Locating assets and the people who hold them, in support of recovery and enforcement.
Covert and overt surveillance, undercover placements and intelligence gathering, conducted lawfully and documented for evidence.
Identification of counterfeit goods, grey channels and the parties trading in them.
Independent investigation of incidents, allegations and grievances where the organisation needs findings it can defend.
How we work.
Who instructs us
- Attorneys who need investigative support for a client matter
- Insurers and loss adjusters assessing a claim
- Logistics and fleet operators who have lost a load
- Boards and audit committees that need an independent answer
- Business owners who suspect something and need to know before they act
Investigations and escorts, together
Cargo crime is the crime we understand best because we work on both sides of it. Our escort crews know how loads are taken; our investigators know how to trace what happened afterwards. For logistics clients, that means one provider for prevention, response and investigation.
Frequently asked questions
Are your investigators registered?
Yes. Private investigators in South Africa must be registered with PSIRA, and ours are. Registration numbers are available on request.
Can your findings be used in a disciplinary hearing or in court?
Our reports are written for that purpose. We document methods and chain of custody so that findings can be tested, and our investigators can give evidence.
How long does an investigation take?
A background check can take days; a fraud investigation can take months. We give an estimate of scope, duration and cost in the mandate before work begins.
What does an investigation cost?
Costs depend on scope, duration and the resources required. We quote against the mandate, and we tell you early if the facts are taking the matter beyond it.
Will anyone know we are investigating?
Only the people you decide should know. Discretion is a condition of every mandate.
Discuss a matter in confidence.
Tell us, in as much or as little detail as you are comfortable with, what you think has happened. Initial discussions are confidential and without obligation.