mexico’s LEADING CORPORATE fraud investigator
_experts in Cross-Border commercial investigations
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A hybrid of investigating lawyers, former law ENFORCEMENT and fraud experts.
Mexico is a complex environment. Our experience and the blending of investigative disciplines gets results that would otherwise be unachievable.
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40+ Years Experience
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Over $70 million recovered
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Operations in over 25 countries
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40+ Arrests
tying it all together
Warden Consulting specializes in resolving complex financial crimes, including international money laundering, employee theft and fraud, cybercrime, and corporate and securities breaches.
Our Mexican team and network comprises of investigating lawyers, forensic accountants, government officials, and law enforcement.
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Mark van Leewarden
Founder & MD
Mark was deployed as an undercover agent at age 20. He quickly infiltrated an organized crime operation and became a running mate with one of New Zealand's most notorious criminals. Mark would go on to earn honours degree in Law before founding Warden Consulting in 1995. Working across all aspects of the business, he has traced, frozen and distributed stolen assets back to our clients in Asia, Europe and The Americas. He is enrolled as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court Of New Zealand and holds a practicing certificate as a barrister.
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Ben van Leewarden
General Manager
Ben is a licensed private investigator with over eight years experience in international fraud, surveillance and undercover operations. Ben brings true international experience to the company having operated the business in Amsterdam, New York, London and Mexico City. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Victoria University in Wellington.
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Pablo Rivera
Legal Counsel
Pablo holds a masters degree in Law (LL.M.) from La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). A specialist in corporate law he has worked for Google, Baker Hughes, McDonalds and Jaguar. He assists on financial crime cases and provides specialised legal investigation advice from our Mexico City office.
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Dennis Parsons
Consultant
Dennis is an expert forensic accountant, certified fraud examiner (USA), and licensed insolvency practitioner (NZ) who has undertaken hundreds of forensic accounting investigations of companies and individuals in both civil and criminal cases. He provides expert advice and consultation services to a number of government agencies in relation to civil and criminal investigations and related regulatory matters.
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Andrea Tomba
Consultant
Andrea holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from the University of Westminster. He is fluent in Italian, French, Swedish, English, and Spanish. He has lived in Mexico for the last 25 years. Andrea's diverse skill set and global perspective are key assets for international cases.
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Ainsley Bisset
Operations
Ainsley ("Ladybird"), started her career in the Police. She was a member of the Diplomatic Protection Squad, protecting high profile dignitaries and politicians including Princess Diana. Ainsley oversees all major fraud cases, conducting research and organizing backend logistics. She has HR responsibility including the protection and care of Warden undercover agents.
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Denise Graham
Office Manager
Denise ("Diesel") is our Office Manager and has been with Warden since 2006. She manages each and every detail of our day-to-day business. Diesel came to us following a long and varied career in the legal sectors, commencing work at the Magistrates Court in Auckland and subsequently working for Barristers, Queen’s Counsel and law firms in New Zealand, Australia and the UK.
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Warden’s Network
International Associates
Our international team of lawyers, forensic accountants, investigators, finance executives, covert agents and government agency officials work together to deliver the most desirable outcome.
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Commercial investigations we conduct
Financial Statement Fraud
We investigate manipulations of financial statements, ensuring the accuracy of reported revenues, expenses, and overall financial health.
Asset Misappropriation
Our team uncovers schemes involving theft or misuse of company assets, including embezzlement, skimming, and fraudulent disbursements.
Bribery and Corruption
We identify and address instances of bribery and corruption, including kickbacks, illegal gratuities, and conflicts of interest.
Insider Trading
We conduct thorough investigations into illegal trading based on non-public information, protecting market integrity and investor interests.
Procurement Fraud
Our experts detect and resolve fraud related to procurement processes, such as bid-rigging, supplier kickbacks, and overbilling.
Expense Reimbursement Fraud
We scrutinize and identify fraudulent expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.
Corporate Espionage
Our investigations cover unauthorized access to confidential business information, including trade secrets and proprietary data.
Cybercrime and Data Breaches
We address cyber threats, including hacking, data breaches, and other forms of cybercrime that jeopardize corporate security.
Tax Evasion
Our team investigates tax-related fraud, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations and uncovering fraudulent tax schemes.
Third-Party Fraud
We assess and mitigate risks associated with third-party vendors, contractors, and business partners, identifying potential fraud and breaches of trust.
Regulatory Compliance Breaches
We ensure adherence to industry regulations, investigating breaches and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
Who we’ve worked with.
Certified fraud Examiner CFE
Certified Fraud Examiners ACFE
Warden Consulting has been a certified member of CFE and ACFE since 2001 and American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS).
