Intelligence beyond investigation.
Private intelligence for banks, law firms, corporates and government institutions across Europe.
We combine OSINT, HUMINT and proprietary technology to turn fragmented information into decision-ready intelligence.
Every case is unique. Every finding is verified.
/ Problems We Solve
Complex threats. One team to uncover the truth.
Most cases reach us at the same point: something does not add up, and the usual checks have come back clean. What sits underneath is rarely simple — moved money, hidden ownership, a counterparty who is not who they claim to be. Each of these leaves a different trail. Find the one that matches your situation.
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Your organisation has been defrauded
Money has left the business and the trail has gone cold.
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Your assets or funds have disappeared
Someone has moved value out of reach and structured it to stay there.
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You cannot verify who you are dealing with
A counterparty, investor or partner does not survive scrutiny.
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You are exporting into legal complexity
Sanctions, end-user obligations and dual-use rules that change faster than your process.
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You suspect misconduct inside your organisation
An insider is taking data, money or leverage — and you need proof, not suspicion.
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You have been breached and need attribution
You know what happened. You do not know who did it or what they still hold.
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Your reputation is under coordinated attack
Someone is investing money and effort in damaging how you are perceived.
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Your supply chain hides something
Ownership, sanctions exposure or dependencies you cannot see from the outside.
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You are under a hacking attack or digital threat
A system was compromised and you need to know how, by whom and what is still at risk.
/ How We Work
From first signal to actionable evidence.
Intake & scoping
We establish what happened, what you need to prove and what constraints apply — legally, operationally and commercially. No engagement starts without a defined objective.
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Intelligence planning
We design the collection plan: which methods, which jurisdictions, which sources, in which order. You approve the scope before we operate.
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Collection & analysis
OSINT, financial-crime methodology, forensics and human sources — verified, cross-referenced and correlated into a coherent picture rather than a pile of findings.
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Verification
Every material finding is cross-checked for accuracy and evidentiary strength. We separate what is proven from what is indicated, and we say which is which.
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Reporting & support
Clear, structured documentation built to survive scrutiny — with continued support through litigation, recovery, remediation or regulatory follow-up.
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/ Our Capabilities
End-to-end capabilities across the financial-crime lifecycle.
CLUSTER 01
Financial crime & recovery
When money has moved and you need to find it, prove it and get it back.
Fraud investigations
Investment schemes, MLM structures, procurement fraud and internal fraud, reconstructed with OSINT and financial-crime methodology.
Crypto forensics
Tracing funds across chains and mixers, attributing wallets and identifying off-ramps and recovery leads.
Asset tracing
Locating concealed assets across jurisdictions: ownership structures, shell entities, nominees and recovery routes.
Litigation support
Evidence-grade intelligence and expert analysis that holds up from disclosure to testimony.
CLUSTER 02
Compliance & counterparty risk
When you need to know exactly who and what you are dealing with, before you commit.
Background investigations & due diligence
Intelligence-led profiles of individuals and organisations: hidden risks, verified credibility, litigation and enforcement history.
Sanctions & ownership screening
Entities and counterparties screened against global sanctions regimes, watchlists, UBO structures and adverse media.
AML, KYC & KYB
Know-your-customer and enhanced due diligence, from onboarding through ongoing monitoring.
Dual-use & export intelligence
End-user verification, diversion-risk assessment and export-control exposure for goods that cross regulatory lines.
CLUSTER 03
Cyber & insider threats
When the threat is inside the perimeter, or already through it.
Cyber investigations
Attribution of intrusions, breaches and digital attacks – from footprint to actor.
Digital forensics
Device and data extraction, technical analysis and forensically sound evidence handling
Insider risk & internal fraud
Identifying misconduct, data exfiltration and conflicts of interest inside your own organisation.
Executive crisis management
Coordinated response when an incident becomes an executive-level problem: extortion, leaks, threats against principals.
CLUSTER 04
Corporate & reputational risk
When the risk is structural, strategic or public.
Corporate intelligence
Hidden connections, ownership networks and corporate risks – surfaced before they reach your business.
Supply chain & third-party risk
Verifying suppliers, intermediaries and partners across tiers you cannot see from the outside.
Reputation management
Assessing and countering coordinated attacks on the reputation of individuals and organisations.
Strategic & market intelligence
Decision-relevant intelligence on markets, competitors and jurisdictions before you enter them.
/ Methodology
We uncover what others can't.
Every method is applied within the legal framework of the relevant jurisdiction. Intelligence that cannot be used is not intelligence.
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OSINT
Open-source collection and analysis across public, commercial and digital records.
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Surveillance & observation
Discreet physical and technical observation to establish facts and secure evidence.
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SOCMINT
Social media analysis to establish patterns, connections and behavioural risk.
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Technical intelligence
Digital forensics, device extraction and technical investigation.
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HUMINT
Source development and structured interviews to reach knowledge that was never written down.
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Financial analysis
Transaction, corporate and ownership analysis to reconstruct how value moved.
/ While we investigate
Your case. In real time.
Most investigative firms leave you waiting for the next call. From the moment we open your case, you have access to it in FOSX — our secure case platform. Developed in Vienna, hosted exclusively in the EU.
/ Frequently Asked Questions
Working with FOREUS.
What does a private intelligence service do?
A private intelligence service helps clients find information, uncover risks and understand complex situations. It uses investigation, research, data analysis and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncover facts, connections and hidden assets.
How is this different from a private investigator?
A private investigator typically focuses on finding facts about specific people or incidents. A private intelligence service takes a broader approach, combining investigation, data analysis and intelligence to understand complex business, financial and security risks.
Is engaging a private intelligence firm legal?
Yes. Engaging a private intelligence firm is legal, provided that the services are carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
How long does an investigation take?
Every investigation is different. The timeframe depends on the complexity of the case, the amount of information available and the scope of the investigation.
Some cases can be resolved within days or weeks, while more complex investigations may take several months. We define the scope and expected timeframe with the client at the start of each engagement.
What does an investigation cost?
The cost of an investigation depends on the complexity, scope and duration of the case. After an initial assessment, we define the required scope of work and provide the client with a clear fee structure before the investigation begins.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes. FOREUS operates internationally and supports clients across jurisdictions. Our investigations often involve cross-border cases, international assets, companies, individuals and transactions.
From our base in Vienna, we work with trusted partners and specialists in different countries when local expertise is required.
Let’s Discuss Your Case
Every enquiry is handled with strict confidentiality. Share the details of your situation, and we will assess how we can help — and what it takes to move forward.