Security · Investigations

Corporate & Private Investigations in Ghana

S.G. Technologies conducts all forms of investigation for corporate and private clients in Ghana — workplace fraud and theft, incident and loss investigations, pre-employment background checks, third-party due diligence and fire cause investigation. Investigations are led by an ASIS PCI (Professional Certified Investigator) credential-holder with legal training, and reported to a standard that withstands disciplinary, insurance and court scrutiny.

Last updated: 13 July 2026 · Reviewed by S.G. Technologies consultants

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Definition

Corporate investigation: A structured, lawful inquiry into a suspected wrong — fraud, theft, misconduct, negligence or an unexplained incident — that establishes what happened through evidence: documents, interviews, scene examination and analysis, preserved so the findings can be acted on.

What types of investigation do you handle?

Workplace and financial: internal theft, procurement and payroll fraud, conflicts of interest, misconduct and policy breaches. Incident and loss: burglaries, robberies, inventory shrinkage, sabotage and unexplained losses — establishing method, opportunity and accountability. People and counterparties: pre-employment background screening, vetting of household and security staff, and due diligence on partners, vendors and acquisitions. Fire and technical: origin-and-cause fire investigation to NFPA 921 methodology through the firm's dedicated fire investigation service. Insurance-related investigations supporting claims and underwriting decisions are a recurring engagement — S.G. Technologies has served insurance groups across Ghana, Nigeria and The Gambia.

Who conducts the investigation?

Investigations are led by S.G. Technologies' principal consultant, who holds the ASIS International PCI (Professional Certified Investigator) board certification alongside CPP and PSP credentials and an LLB — so investigative method and legal admissibility are considered together from the first interview. The senior team includes a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, bringing decades of Ghanaian criminal investigative experience to complex cases and to liaison with the Ghana Police Service where a matter becomes criminal.

How is evidence handled?

Every investigation runs to a documented plan: defined allegations or questions, lawful evidence collection, recorded interviews conducted fairly, chain-of-custody for physical and documentary exhibits, and analysis that separates fact from inference. The final report sets out findings, the evidence behind each one, and recommended action — disciplinary, civil, criminal referral or systemic fixes — in a form usable in Ghanaian disciplinary hearings, insurance processes and courts.

How do engagements start, and how confidential are they?

Most investigations begin with a confidential scoping conversation: what is suspected, what evidence already exists, and what outcome the client needs. S.G. Technologies then proposes a scope, timeline and fixed or capped fee. Confidentiality is absolute — inquiries are handled on a need-to-know basis, reports go only to the instructing principal, and the firm routinely works under NDA. Begin via the intake form (mark it confidential) or a direct call.

FAQ

Corporate & Private Investigations in Ghana: frequently asked questions

Can your investigation reports be used in court in Ghana?

They are written for that possibility: lawful collection, documented chain of custody, fair interviews and findings tied to evidence. The lead investigator's legal training (LLB) and PCI certification underpin the standard. Admissibility in any given case is ultimately for counsel and the court.

Do you investigate employee fraud and theft?

Yes — internal fraud, theft and procurement abuse are the most common corporate instructions, typically combining records analysis, CCTV review, controlled interviews and, where needed, surveillance within legal bounds.

Do you do background checks and staff vetting?

Yes. Pre-employment screening, vetting of household, driver and security staff, and due diligence on business partners and vendors — with verification of identity, records, references and red flags.

Will you involve the police?

Only on the client's instruction. Many matters resolve internally or civilly. Where criminal referral is chosen, the case file is prepared for handover and the firm's senior team — including a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police — manages liaison with the Ghana Police Service.

Do you investigate fires?

Yes — origin-and-cause fire investigation to NFPA 921 methodology is a dedicated S.G. Technologies service, producing reports for insurers, courts and the Ghana National Fire Service process.

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