Financial Forensics
Open Source Intelligence for B2B
OSINT investigations for lawyers, insolvency administrators and compliance
Legally sound digital evidence gathering using open-source intelligence – methodically documented, confidentially handled, and available throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Initial assessment of your case within 24 hours.
- Methodically documented OSINT research, admissible in civil, criminal and insolvency proceedings.
- Strictly confidential, NDA available upon request before initial contact
- Direct line to the management Lydia Bonhard-Lüdtke and David Lüdtke
Inquiry regarding OSINT investigations
Briefly describe your request. We will get back to you within 24 hours with an initial assessment – free of charge and confidential.
Why law firms and insolvency administrators work with financial forensics
Legally sound methodology
Every OSINT investigation is documented in a traceable manner, sources are archived and secured with timestamps.
Strict confidentiality
NDA upon request before initial contact; secure data transfer via encrypted channel.
DACH-wide orders
Research in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – including language skills and knowledge of sources.
24-hour feedback
Initial review of your order within one working day, transparent cost estimate.
Directly with management
No back-and-forth between clerks: You speak directly with Lydia Bonhard-Lüdtke or David Lüdtke.
Interdisciplinary
OSINT, financial analysis and IT forensics under one roof – interfaces to law firms and insolvency administrators are well established.
We will process your request in three steps.
1
Initial consultation and scoping
You describe the situation and your objectives to us. We examine which OSINT sources are relevant, clarify the research question, and define the scope of the investigation. Within 24 hours, you will receive a written initial assessment with an estimate of the required effort.
2
OSINT research and evidence gathering
We conduct research in open sources – commercial registers, land registers, social media, forums, leak databases, archives, business media, international registers. Every find is secured with a hash, URL, and timestamp.
3
Expert report and handover
You will receive a structured expert report including a description of the methodology, a list of sources, an evaluation, and – if desired – recommendations for action. Expert testimony in court is available upon request.
What you can specifically expect from an OSINT investigation
Personal research
Identification, aliases, business and personal connections, reputation.
Corporate research
Shareholding structures, beneficial owners, international connections, relocation of headquarters.
Wealth indicators
Visible assets, property listings, vehicles, and lifestyle indicators serve as a starting point.
Digital footprint analysis
Social media, domains, email hashes, leak databases, forums.
Fraud and duplicate identities
Exposure of straw men, fictitious companies, and carousel structures.
Compliance and KYC research
Reputation check, sanctions lists, PEP status, adverse media.
Legally admissible documentation
Methodology chapter, bibliography with archive links, hash values and timestamps, affidavit upon request.
International sources
EU-wide, UK, USA, offshore jurisdictions via source partners and registries.
Our typical clients
Law firms
Civil law, commercial law, criminal defense – OSINT as preparation for litigation, defense or preliminary injunction.
insolvency administrator
Tracing off misappropriated assets, investments, foreign structures and hidden co-shareholders.
Compliance and Legal departments
KYC checks, supplier due diligence, internal investigations, whistleblower follow-up research.
Management boards and supervisory boards
Suspected cases, anonymous tips, background checks before joint ventures or M&A.
We review orders from private individuals on a case-by-case basis; primarily, we work B2B with a clearly defined client.
The people behind Financial Forensics
Financial forensics is provided by Lydia Bonhard-Lüdtke and David Lüdtke led by [names omitted]. Both bring years of experience in financial analysis, IT forensics and investigative practice – complemented by a network of experts, IT forensic scientists and research specialists in the DACH region.
For every assignment, you speak directly with management, not with a call center. We deliberately maintain this policy: In OSINT investigations, the precision of the questions determines the usability of the results – this can only be clarified in a direct, expert discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions about OSINT Investigations
Yes, provided the research is methodically well-documented. We work with source hashes, archived snapshots, and a transparent methodology, ensuring that the evidence will stand up in civil, criminal, and insolvency proceedings. We can also provide expert testimony upon request.
OSINT is a structured discipline: defined source categories, documented search strategy, forensically sound evidence, and an evaluation based on reliability. A Google search provides clues – an OSINT investigation delivers usable evidence.
The initial assessment is completed within 24 hours of your request. The processing time for the actual research depends on the scope – simple individual checks take 2 to 5 business days, complex corporate networks take 1 to 3 weeks.
Upon request, we will sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before the initial consultation. Data transfer is encrypted, processing is handled in a secure file system, and our staff are bound by confidentiality agreements. If you retain our services through your lawyer, you are additionally protected by attorney-client privilege.
Our focus is on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Through source partners and international registries, we cover the EU, the UK, the USA, and many offshore jurisdictions. We will clarify the geographical scope in our initial consultation.
We work with transparent hourly or flat rates. After the initial consultation, you will receive a written estimate of the costs involved. There are no hidden costs, and we will not accept any project without your approval of the estimate.
Commercial registers, land registry and property data, economic and credit databases, social media, domains and WHOIS, leak and breach databases, archives, court records, sanctions and PEP lists, international registers. Which sources are useful in each individual case depends on the specific assignment.
Send inquiry – response within 24 hours
Do you have a case where you need OSINT results? Briefly describe the situation to us – we will get back to you within one business day with an initial expert assessment and a cost estimate. Confidential, free of charge, and without obligation.
Professional financial forensics and OSINT investigations for lawyers, legal professionals and companies.
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