Five Case Studies With Digital Evidence in Corporate Investigations
- Fraudulent Expense Claims : A company discovered a pattern of questionable expense claims from one of its employees. The forensic team analyzed the employee’s digital communication and financial records, leading to evidence of fake receipts being submitted. The employee was terminated, and legal action was taken.
- Insider Trading : A company suspected an employee of insider trading. By reviewing the employee’s emails, chats, and phone records, the forensic team found evidence of conversations discussing confidential company information with external parties. The evidence supported legal action against the employee.
- Intellectual Property Theft : A company suspected a former employee of stealing sensitive information. The forensic team analyzed the employee’s computer and found evidence of proprietary documents being transferred to a personal USB drive. This evidence was crucial in legal proceedings against the former employee.
- Data Breach : Following a data breach of financial information, the forensic team investigated by analyzing server logs, network traffic, and other digital evidence to identify the breach source. The evidence helped the company enhance its security protocols to prevent future breaches.
- Employee Misconduct : Suspecting an employee of misusing company resources, the forensic team analyzed the employee’s computer activity, emails, and browsing history, revealing the employee’s side business during work hours. The evidence supported disciplinary actions against the employee.
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