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 work is done under written mandate and within the law, and our reports are written to be used by clients to navigate risk and identify precautionary measures to prevent future damages, as well as recover what was lost when possible.
What we investigate.
Seven 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Who instructs Apex Ops?
Attorneys, insurers and loss adjusters, logistics and fleet operators, boards and audit committees, and business owners who suspect something and need to know before they act.
How does an investigation start?
Every investigation starts with a written mandate that sets out the question, the scope, the methods and the reporting. Nothing begins without it.
Will the evidence hold up?
Our investigators document chain of custody, keep contemporaneous notes and write reports that a chairperson, a commissioner or a court can follow. Where you need it, our investigators are available to give evidence.
Do you take on domestic or matrimonial matters?
No. All of our work is commercial.
Is the first discussion confidential?
Yes. Initial discussions are confidential and without obligation.
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.