Corporate Investigations & Business Fraud Investigation Services
When fraud, misconduct or misappropriated assets threaten a business, acting quickly and credibly is essential. As a Swiss-based corporate private investigator and asset search company built on blockchain expertise, we run corporate investigations that combine traditional business investigation services with native crypto forensics — establishing the facts, tracing assets across bank accounts and blockchains alike, and supporting recovery and legal action wherever the money has gone.
Contact Our TeamTrusted By Clients Facing Complex, High-Stakes Situations
From our Zug headquarters, we run corporate investigations for businesses, legal teams and institutions across Switzerland, Europe and beyond — investigating misconduct and tracing assets through legitimate, defensible channels.
One Team, Two Disciplines: Forensic Investigation and Blockchain Intelligence
Most investigation firms bolt on crypto capability after the fact. Our corporate investigations start from blockchain expertise and extend outward into traditional forensic work with the same rigour.
Rapid Mobilisation
We respond quickly to secure evidence — financial records, devices and on-chain data — before it disappears, with a documented chain of custody throughout every corporate investigation we run.
Native Blockchain Expertise
Unlike generalist forensic teams, blockchain tracing is our foundation, not an add-on — built by investigators who trace crypto every day, across every major chain.
Proven Methodology
A structured, repeatable process spanning scoping, evidence review, interviews and analysis — built to withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny in Switzerland and abroad.
From Findings to Recovery
Our work doesn't stop at the report. We support asset recovery, legal proceedings and coordination with law enforcement and VASPs worldwide.
Led By Specialists, Not a Generalist Case Team
Every corporate investigation is led by investigators who do this work every day — not delegated to a generalist team once a proposal is signed.
Scott Pounder
Head of Token RecoveryLeads the firm's overall investigation and recovery strategy across corporate and crypto cases.
- 20+ years across UK law enforcement and private-sector blockchain forensics
- Guest lecturer at the University of Cambridge; testified in nearly 100 legal proceedings
- Certified via Chainalysis, Crystal Intelligence, Interpol and Met Police
Rob Moore
Head of InvestigationsCourt-recognized expert witness leading complex fraud and misconduct investigations.
- 20+ years in cyber investigations, intelligence and digital security; former British Army
- Certified in cryptocurrency investigations and advanced OSINT
- Co-founder of a dark web monitoring platform for data exposure risk
Built to Move Faster Than a Large Advisory Firm Engagement
Big Four and global risk advisory engagements often involve months of scoping and six-figure minimums before work even starts. We're built differently.
Typical Large Advisory Engagement
- Multi-week proposal and scoping process
- Large case team with partner oversight layered on top
- Six-figure minimum engagement fees common
- Crypto expertise often outsourced to a third party
Token Recovery
- Initial response typically within 1–24 hours
- Direct access to the investigator running your case
- Engagement scaled to case complexity, not firm overhead
- Blockchain forensics native in-house, not outsourced
Addressing the Situations That Bring Clients To Us
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Investigating Suspected Fraud or Misappropriation
Suspected fraud or misappropriation requires a structured, independent investigation to establish the facts quickly while preserving evidence — whether funds moved through bank accounts, shell entities, or crypto wallets. We secure the evidence, "freeze the scene," and trace the flow of funds to its destination, wherever in the world it leads.
Employee & Insider Misconduct
Misappropriation, policy violations, conflicts of interest or misuse of company assets by an insider create legal and reputational exposure. We conduct discreet, structured investigations — including device and communications review — to establish what happened and support appropriate action, in line with Swiss and international employment law considerations.
Whistleblower Allegations & Compliance Reviews
Whistleblower reports demand a careful, impartial and confidential assessment. We independently evaluate credibility, gather evidence, and deliver clear findings to support management decisions without compromising the integrity of the process.
Intellectual Property & Data Theft
Where trade secrets, client data or proprietary code may have been misappropriated, we trace the origin of the leak — correlating device activity, communications and, where relevant, on-chain payments to identify those responsible.
Tracing & Recovering Assets, On-Chain and Off
Where losses have occurred, we assess their scale and origin and trace assets across jurisdictions, bank accounts, corporate structures and blockchains — identifying the strategic and commercial value of each avenue before recovery efforts begin, from our base in Switzerland outward.
Suspicious Transactions & Digital Asset Anomalies
Detecting anomalies across large volumes of financial and blockchain data is difficult without the right tools. We combine forensic data analytics with blockchain intelligence to flag suspicious activity early and guide further investigation.
Corporate Investigations, Crypto or Otherwise
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Corporate Fraud Tracing
Tracing company crypto assets across blockchain networks to uncover unauthorised transfers and gather evidence for internal, legal or regulatory action.
Wallet & Counterparty Risk Reports
A tiered risk report on a specific wallet or counterparty — clean, some concerns, or major red flags — including exposure to scams, hacks or sanctioned entities.
Pre-Investment & Founder Due Diligence
Wallet and fund-flow checks combined with founder background checks and technical feasibility review — built for VCs and investors.
Asset Misappropriation Audit
A structured audit of a company's digital asset footprint to establish a complete, legally defensible picture of what happened to company funds.
Pre-Transaction / M&A Due Diligence
Identifying undisclosed wallets, counterparty risk and source-of-funds concerns tied to an acquisition target before a deal closes.
Expert Witness & Testimony
Expert witness reports and testimony in disputes, tribunals and shareholder actions, prepared to court-admissible standards.
Corporate Fraud Investigations
Independent investigation of suspected fraud, corruption or financial misconduct within an organisation.
Employee & Insider Misconduct
Structured, discreet reviews of harassment, conflicts of interest, or misuse of company assets.
Whistleblower & Compliance Reviews
Confidential, impartial assessment of internal reports and regulatory compliance concerns.
Asset Search & Recovery
Tracing misappropriated funds across bank accounts, property and corporate structures using traditional forensic accounting methods.
OSINT & Corporate Intelligence
Open-source and digital footprint analysis to link individuals or entities to suspected wrongdoing.
Expert Witness & Testimony
Court-ready reports and expert witness testimony explaining forensic findings in clear, accessible terms.
A Rigorous, Defensible Process
The same structured methodology applies whether the trail runs through a bank account or a blockchain — every corporate investigation follows this six-stage process from first contact to final report.
Scoping & Investigation Planning
We define scope, develop initial hypotheses, and agree a structured work plan with you and your legal advisers, mapping out which jurisdictions, entities and account types are likely in play before any evidence is touched.
Evidence Identification & Securing
Physical, electronic and on-chain evidence is identified and secured with strict chain-of-custody documentation, so nothing collected during the investigation is later challenged on procedural grounds.
Data Collection & Forensic Review
Financial, operational, device and blockchain data are collected and analysed using forensic technology and blockchain analytics tools, cross-referencing traditional records against on-chain activity where relevant.
Investigative Procedures
Forensic interviews, financial analysis, corporate intelligence and blockchain tracing establish facts and clarify individuals' roles, with each line of inquiry documented for later scrutiny.
Analysis & Hypothesis Testing
Findings are tested against initial hypotheses and alternative explanations to ensure conclusions are evidence-based rather than assumed, reducing the risk of findings being undermined later.
Reporting & Next Steps
Clear, defensible findings tailored to management, boards, regulators or courts — with continued support through legal proceedings, negotiations, or law enforcement referrals as the matter progresses.
Techniques for the Most Complex Cases
Where assets move across borders, entities and blockchains, we deploy specialist techniques matched to how funds actually move today.
Bridge & Cross-Chain Analysis
Tracking transactions across blockchain networks and bridging protocols to continue a trace where standard block-explorer tools stop.
Tracing Through Exchanges & Institutions
Correlating deposits and withdrawals across exchanges and bank accounts to trace funds without relying solely on formal information requests.
De-Mixing & Privacy Coins
Unravelling transactions involving mixers and privacy-enhancing tools to isolate and trace otherwise hidden fund flows back to identifiable wallets.
Corporate & Wallet Attribution
Data scraping, clustering and pattern-matching techniques to attribute wallets, shell entities and beneficial ownership with a high degree of confidence.
Forensic Accounting Review
Structured, line-by-line review of bank statements, ledgers and financial records to identify misappropriated funds and reconcile discrepancies.
Blockchain & Public Data Integration
Combining on-chain data with publicly available corporate, property and litigation records to strengthen the overall evidential picture.
The Types of Cases We Handle
One published case study below, alongside representative matter types. Other case details remain confidential and are not tied to a specific client.
$1.9M USDC Insider Theft, Recovered in 9 Working Days
Engaged by a London hedge fund after 1.9 million USDC vanished from its trading account. Our forensic analysis found the funds sitting untouched in a single wallet — the signal that redirected the case toward a recently departed employee. That finding enabled our legal partners to secure three UK High Court orders, including an Anton Piller search order, leading to a peer-to-peer settlement that returned over $1.5M within nine working days.
Read the full case study →European Cross-Border Asset Trace
Retained by legal counsel to trace funds moved across multiple European jurisdictions through both traditional bank accounts and crypto wallets, supporting a civil recovery action against a former business partner.
VC Due Diligence, Digital Asset Fund
Conducted wallet and founder due diligence ahead of a seed-stage investment in a DeFi protocol, identifying an undisclosed prior transfer from a sanctioned address before the deal closed.
Ask us for real, anonymized case summaries relevant to your situation during your initial call.
Corporate Investigations Rooted in Switzerland, Reaching Every Jurisdiction Assets Can Move To
Token Recovery is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. Operating from Switzerland gives clients a regulated, discreet base for sensitive corporate investigations — while our blockchain forensics work is inherently borderless. Our team also brings direct UK law enforcement and legal experience, and we regularly run investigations and secure court orders across the UK and other jurisdictions alongside our Swiss base.
- Zug headquarters, with established reach into the UK and across the EU
- Cross-border case experience spanning multiple continents
- Direct working relationships with exchanges, VASPs and legal counsel worldwide
Why Location Matters for a Corporate Investigation
Switzerland's regulatory environment and reputation for discretion make it a credible base for sensitive corporate investigation work — while our investigators and blockchain analysts operate on cases regardless of where the assets or evidence actually sit.
Contact Our TeamA Coordinated Approach Across Jurisdictions
Drawing on years of experience across complex corporate and digital asset investigations, we tailor recovery strategy to the specifics of each case — working closely with legal teams, law enforcement and virtual asset service providers worldwide.
Speak with an ExpertMulti-Jurisdictional
Coordinated efforts across multiple legal systems worldwide.
Legal
Robust legal strategies developed alongside your counsel.
Forensics
Thorough forensic reports admissible in court proceedings.
Law Enforcement
Direct collaboration to freeze and recover assets.
What Clients Need to Know
Do you only investigate crypto-related cases?
No. We handle both traditional corporate investigations — fraud, misconduct, compliance — and digital asset cases, often within the same matter where funds move between banks and blockchains.
Can you trace assets if we don't know where they went?
Yes. Our forensic process starts with what's available — devices, emails, bank transfers, wallets — and works outward to identify previously unknown accounts, entities or wallets.
Are your reports usable in court or regulatory proceedings?
Yes. Our reports and expert testimony are prepared to court-admissible standards and have supported legal, regulatory and law enforcement proceedings globally.
Do you work directly with our legal team?
Yes. We regularly act as a specialist forensic partner to law firms and in-house legal teams under confidentiality agreements.
How is Token Recovery different from a traditional asset search company?
Most asset search companies and corporate private investigators stop at bank accounts, property and corporate registries. We extend the same business investigation services into blockchain assets — tracing wallets, exchanges and DeFi activity with the same evidentiary rigour.
Are you based in Switzerland?
Yes. Token Recovery is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. Alongside our Swiss base, our team has direct UK law enforcement and legal experience, and we regularly run corporate investigations and secure court orders across the UK and other jurisdictions worldwide.
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A Clear, Confidential First Step
No open-ended commitment — you'll know the shape of the engagement before anything begins.
Confidential Initial Call
A no-obligation conversation to understand the situation and whether we're the right fit.
Scoping & Engagement Letter
We define scope, likely timeline, and fee structure in writing before any billable work starts.
Investigation Begins
Your case is led by a named investigator, with regular updates as findings develop.
Speak with a Token Recovery Specialist
Submit your case details or contact our team. Initial assessments are conducted securely and confidentially.