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Investigation and Asset Recovery Case Studies

Asset tracing, divorce investigations, cryptocurrency tracing, sanctions, anti-corruption, and specialist intelligence work.

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Investigation into the misuse of treasury funds in a digital asset deal
REKTify™ · Digital assets

Investigating misuse of treasury funds in a digital asset deal

As the digital asset sector grows, more investors are entering high-value transactions where funds can be misused, redirected, or obscured.

Blockchain transaction tracing used in a cryptocurrency fraud investigation
REKTify™ · Crypto fraud

Inside a $15mn crypto scam: lessons from a high-value investigation

A recent iSanctuary investigation into a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud offers a revealing insight into both the sophistication of modern scams and the practical limits of recovering stolen digital assets.

Hidden wealth investigation supporting a 100 million pound divorce settlement
Asset tracing · Divorce

Unveiling hidden wealth in a record-breaking £100mn divorce settlement

The client was represented in the largest-ever divorce settlement awarded in the UK. iSanctuary's expert investigation helped identify hidden wealth and support the legal strategy behind the award.

Hidden asset investigation supporting UK sanctions against former Angolan regime members
Asset tracing · Sanctions

Uncovering hidden assets to support UK sanctions action

Our client, a UK human rights charitable organisation, was seeking intelligence on hidden assets connected to former Angolan regime members.

Forensic investigation of a decade-long financial scheme at a pharmaceutical company
Asset tracing · Corporate fraud

Unravelling the black hole in a decade-long financial scheme

iSanctuary were engaged by a law firm following the discovery of a long-running financial scheme inside the UK arm of an international pharmaceutical company.

Financial investigation of a high-net-worth person of interest
Asset tracing · Person of interest

High-net-worth female POI

An Asset Tracer report was commissioned by our client, concerning a high-net-worth female person of interest.

International asset investigation conducted for an African sovereign state
Asset tracing · Sovereign state

African sovereign state

Acting for an African sovereign state, iSanctuary was commissioned to support a sensitive asset tracing and intelligence matter with an international dimension.

Anti-corruption investigation involving the new Bangladeshi government
Asset tracing · Anti-corruption

New Bangladeshi government targets corruption

The change of government in Bangladesh and the stated intentions to target corruption prompted financial intelligence and asset tracing work around corruption concerns.

Asset tracing evidence used in the Becker v Becker divorce case
Asset tracing · Divorce

Becker v Becker

Wimbledon is here, as is the traditional rain, and Wandsworth Family Court is back in focus in this high-profile matrimonial matter.

Opaque financial portfolio revealed through asset tracing in a global divorce case
Asset tracing · Divorce

Opaque financial portfolio revealed in global divorce case

Divorce proceedings can be complex, especially when significant wealth and cross-border holdings are involved. This matter centred on revealing an opaque financial portfolio.

Expert review of a European anti-corruption agency investigation
Specialist services · Anti-corruption

Assessing the adequacy of a European anti-corruption agency investigation

Acting for a private client, iSanctuary was commissioned to review the adequacy of an anti-corruption agency investigation and provide expert analysis.

Renewable energy assets examined in a complex cross-border litigation investigation
Specialist services · Litigation

A Norwegian renewable energy company in complex pan-European litigation

Our client, a Norwegian listed company operating in the renewable energy sector, required support in a complex, multi-layered pan-European litigation matter.

Fitness app location data used to track down a fraudster
Specialist services · Locate Trace

How a fitness app helped us track down a fraudster

At iSanctuary, one of our main focuses is asset tracing. This matter shows how digital lifestyle clues helped track down a fraudster.

REKTify tracing millions in stolen cryptocurrency
REKTify™ · Crypto tracing

REKTify™: identifying millions in stolen cryptocurrency

Late on a Sunday evening iSanctuary investigators and analysts were instructed to trace stolen cryptocurrency and support recovery action.

Cryptocurrency investigation that defended an exchange against a 25 million dollar claim
REKTify™ · Defence work

Saving a crypto exchange from a $25m claim for damages

The case concerned an exchange being sued for allegedly allowing funds to pass through its platform. Forensic analysis helped protect the exchange from a major damages claim.

Investigation into an international cryptocurrency-enabled investment scam
REKTify™ · Investment scam

Solving an international cryptocurrency-enabled investment scam

Our client was caught in an investment scam. He contacted iSanctuary in a desperate position and deeply concerned about the investment he had made.

Rapid-response digital asset recovery investigation for legal practitioners
REKTify™ · Legal practitioners

A rapid response: a critical mindset for legal practitioners in digital asset recovery

Here in the UK, crypto regulation continues to grow legs. This case note explores rapid, critical, and informed legal action in digital asset recovery.

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