Selected past work

Multinational Manufacturer

Analysed more than 700 logistics invoices for elements of false claims. The bill of lading supporting the invoices were reused and we confirmed them through physical container locations. The team was later expanded to analyse 5,000+ invoices.

A number of police reports were lodged and the final false claim value was close to RM30M. Four individuals were arrested and one was charged in court. We also assisted in a number of civil claims while the criminal case was ongoing.

Led the fieldwork in analysing transactions involving over 20 certification providers for allegation of false claims. The NRIC copies used to support attendance records belonged to employees of several certification providers.

Approximately seven certification providers were terminated and balance payments were held back following the work.

Government Linked-Company

Oil & Gas Company

Led the on-site search in support of a larger bribery investigation. We identified a number of cheque books that initially appeared to be unrelated. The cheque books were later connected to the primary suspect through a series of email addresses. The primary suspect had set up businesses & bank accounts through his proxies to facilitate the receipt and payment of kickbacks.

The case was later investigated by MACC and several arrests were made.

Government agency

Led the fieldwork in relation to four allegations including the purchase of a RM60M property at an inflated price. We identified the original valuation of of the property and found that JPPH officers were coerced to inflate prices. We also established the connection between the seller and one of the key board member. The case was later referred to MACC and we briefed the investigating officer on the matter.

The case was later on widely reported in the media.

Led a number of engagements involving local banks. This includes a large scale investigation into a forex manipulation where a team of 20 analysts combed through phone recordings and chats. We established a number of dates where several bankers colluded to inflate forex benchmark rates.

Helped the internal audit team at several banks to investigate internal matters such as unauthorised client investments and loan frauds.

Local banks

Property developers

Worked on a number of cases involving property development. One such case involved a dispute between a few shareholders on how the monies were spent. We established the total amount invested, total sales proceeds received, payments to contracted third parties and amount owed.

Our report was integral in solving the dispute between parties. Also worked on cases in confirming how HDA account monies were spent.

Training and other clients

Trained a number of companies on the MACC Act 2009, UK Bribery Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and techniques to prevent and detect fraud and corruption.

Digital forensics & e-Discovery

Worked on various engagements where electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones were imaged, processed and searched using keywords to identify key evidence.

Jeeva regularly speaks on this topic and have trained a number of other reviewers on best practices.

MACC 17A support

Worked with a number of clients in performing gap analysis (against 17A guidelines) and undertaking corruption risk assessment for their businesses. Helped clients develop policies and strengthen existing elements such as their whistleblowing channels.

Foreign workers management

Worked with a number of clients in reviewing accommodation standards, passport handling, access to healthcare, recalculating salaries and other related work.

These engagements are usually at the request of the company's principals/contract awarders.

Establishing ownership of assets

Helped to establish assets owned by individuals and companies through online searches, open source intelligence, social media searches, SSM searches, RAMCI, CTOS and other databases. Worked directly with various land offices in Malaysia including in Sabah & Sarawak.

Similar searches can also be done in Singapore, Australia and other jurisdictions.

Board & Senior Management Support

I have helped various organisations in coordinating internal investigations, responding to BNM/MACC queries and working as a liaison when communicating with foreign enforcement/ regulatory bodies. I typically work with the Audit Committee Chairperson, CIA or CRO on such engagements with periodic updates to the Board.

Whistleblower channel support

Helped a number of companies to clear their backlog of complaints. The investigation will normally follow the client's own guidelines and processes. Helped various companies review the effectiveness of their existing whistleblower channels and improving them e.g. moving from an email based channel to a cloud based solution.