Christmas tree leads to injury claim being thrown out
A woman from County Clare in Ireland has had a €760,000 injury claim dismissed after she was pictured winning a Christmas tree throwing competition just days after telling doctors she was in debilitating pain. According to a report in the Irish Independent, Karina Grabska sued RSA Insurance for damages after the
The Rise of Investigative Security for High-Profile Individuals
In a world where fame often comes hand in hand with unwanted attention, the need for investigative security measures to protect high-profile individuals has never been more apparent. Recent events, such as the stalking incident involving footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold, highlight the potential dangers that celebrities and other high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face
Danish Deception: why Counter Surveillance measures in arbitration are vital
To many, this level of espionage is reserved exclusively for 007 and the screens of Hollywood, but to us here at Conflict International barely an eyebrow was raised when news of surveillance techniques being utilised to win a $200m contract hit the headlines. Bloomberg reported that in 2019, the race to
Companies House investigates company cloning scam
Companies House is investigating after a restaurant cloning scam was uncovered by a BBC investigation. The corporation claims fraudsters have cloned the identities of famous names such as Yotam Ottolenghi and Heston Blumenthal in order to open bank accounts and apply for loans. Restaurants fallen victim to the cloning scam too, often
The Stop CSAM Act in the United States and how it affects the investigative community
By Matthew Spaier, VP of Business Development for Conflict International in the United States.Recently, reports were released about the Stop CSAM (Child Sex Abuse Material) Act and its pending vote to become a law in the United States.Its predecessor, Masha’s Law gave victims the right to recover civil damages in
Changes to UK company law expected to aid fraud detection
Big changes to UK company law are on the way this year which are aimed at improving corporate transparency and aiding those carrying out due diligence or investigating fraud. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) could start to be introduced from 4th March depending on legislation being passed in
Conflict International Upholds ISO Certifications
Conflict International has successfully maintained its ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, following a recent surveillance audit with no findings. This audit, conducted by the British Assessment Bureau and accredited by UKAS, reinforces our ongoing commitment to quality management and information security. Since our initial ISO certification in 2021, we have been
Employment screening under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Since 2019, all FCA regulated firms have been governed by the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), a framework designed to uphold both individual accountability across leadership and organisational integrity within the UK financial market. This framework guides the structure to which boards and managers operate, ensuring those in senior roles
Conflict International gains ISO certification
We are delighted to announce that following months of preparation we have recently been certified in the UK to two of the most highly regarded international standards; ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems. ISO standards ensure that companies consistently provide services that meet customer and
Enforcing restrictive covenants – sometimes the gloves need to come off…
Conflict International are the experienced turn to specialists in restrictive covenants enforcement investigations. As a company owner, few things invoke more fury or distress than staff dishonesty and disloyalty. Add to the equation a key person leaving your business to set up in competition, often in breach of restrictive covenants,