Identity theft
£95K recovered
Stolen identity documents were used to open credit lines and clear a business account.
- Client
- German business owner
- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Case duration
- 6 weeks
- Lead agent
- Lukas Ebner
Full client summary
Fraudsters used leaked KYC documents to open four credit facilities. We contained the exposure, forced closure of the fraudulent lines, restored the client's credit record, and pursued the institution that approved a payout without verification.
Case timeline
- 1
Intake & evidence
Credit file pulled and all fraudulent applications identified.
- 2
Tracing
Application IPs and delivery addresses linked to a single operator.
- 3
Freeze & claim
Negligence claim filed against the approving institution.
- 4
Recovery
Balances written off and the withdrawn amount reimbursed.
Outcome
£95K recovered
Amount involved: £95K · Closed in 6 weeks · 2024
Verification & compliance
Standards our case work is held to
AML / KYC compliant
Anti-money-laundering procedures on every file
GDPR data handling
EU-standard confidentiality and data protection
ISO 27001 aligned
Information-security controls for case evidence
Certified fraud examiners
Accredited investigators leading each case
Registered in Austria
Vienna-based office, established 2021
Encrypted intake
All submissions transmitted over secure channels