--- title: "Corporate Investigations Prague | Exero Group" url: https://exerogroup.cz/services/corporate description: "Confidential corporate investigations in Prague and the EU, internal fraud, conflicts of interest, IP loss, executive misconduct, whistleblower triage." lang: en --- Corporate Investigations # Corporate Intelligence & Internal Investigations in Prague and the EU Confidential inquiries into internal fraud, conflicts of interest, IP loss and executive misconduct. Defensible, GDPR aligned and oversight board ready. Talk to an investigator: https://exerogroup.cz/contact Assign a Case: https://assignment.exerogroup.cz/ Image: Exero Group, Corporate Intelligence & Internal Investigations in Prague and the EU (https://exerogroup.cz/assets/corporate-day-OJxHWEsf.webp) Corporate Investigations We scope each engagement to a clear evidentiary standard agreed with outside counsel before any field work begins. A typical mandate runs four to ten weeks across two phases: a covert intelligence phase (OSINT, registry mapping, document analysis, targeted field observation) followed, only when the evidence justifies it, by an overt phase (subject interviews, controlled disclosure to HR or the audit committee, digital forensics on company-owned devices). All processing relies on a written legitimate interest assessment under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and respects §316 of the Czech Labour Code on workplace monitoring. The deliverable we provide is a privileged report with timeline, exhibit register and risk-rated findings built so that your board, your regulator, your legal advisers and, if needed, the Police of the Czech Republic can read the same file and reach the same conclusion. Background investigations sit alongside this work. For senior hires, board candidates, prospective business partners and external advisers we verify identity, career history, directorships, litigation and insolvency records and public reputation, using lawful sources and with the subject's rights under GDPR respected throughout. Where a background question grows into a counterparty or transaction risk question, the matter moves into our enhanced due diligence methodology. ## Core Capabilities ### Internal Fraud Inquiries Procurement kickbacks, expense abuse, ghost vendors, payroll schemes. ### Conflict-of-Interest Mapping Beneficial-ownership and related-party network analysis. ### Trade-Secret Protection Investigations into IP leakage, departing-employee data exfiltration. ### Executive Misconduct Discreet, privileged inquiries reporting only to a defined client team. ### Pre-Employment Screening Background checks for senior hires, board candidates, external advisers. ### Whistleblower Triage Independent intake and verification under Czech Act No. 171/2023. ## Technical Methodology 1. 1 ### Privileged Scoping We scope every engagement with outside counsel where possible, so that work product is covered by attorney-client privilege. 2. 2 ### Document & OSINT Review Financial records, contracts, ARES/registry data and open-source signals are normalised into a single timeline. 3. 3 ### Field Intelligence & Observation Where lawful, mobile observation and discreet field intelligence document parallel-employment, kickback meetings or asset use. 4. 4 ### Interviews & Digital Preservation Structured interviews are conducted with documented consent; electronic evidence is preserved using forensically sound copies. 5. 5 ### Closure & Reporting Findings are delivered to the named client team only, with options for HR action, civil claim or criminal referral. ## Regional Context & Compliance ### Czech Labour Code & GDPR Workplace inquiries respect §316 of the Labour Code (limits on monitoring), Act No. 110/2019 Sb. and the GDPR, with a written legitimate-interest assessment for each workstream. ### Whistleblower Protection Act Engagements involving Act No. 171/2023 Sb. follow the prescribed confidentiality, non-retaliation and recordkeeping rules. ### Cross-border coordination For multinational matters we coordinate with local counsel in DE/AT/SK/PL so evidence is gathered lawfully under the rules of each jurisdiction. ## Specific Use Cases Audience ### General Counsel Independent factual investigation supporting an internal disciplinary or civil action. Audience ### Audit Committees Verification of whistleblower allegations against a senior executive. Audience ### CFOs & Internal Audit Procurement-fraud and ghost-vendor investigations across multi-country operations. Audience ### HR Directors Discreet validation of dual-employment, sick-leave abuse and conflicts of interest. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is a corporate investigation? An independent fact-finding inquiry commissioned by a company to verify suspected misconduct, fraud, conflicts of interest, IP loss or executive wrongdoing, and to deliver a defensible record of what actually happened. ### How do you protect privilege and confidentiality? We are typically retained through outside counsel under a written engagement letter; reporting is restricted to a named client team and all working papers carry a privilege legend. ### How much does a corporate investigation cost? Scoped engagements typically range from EUR 6,000 for a focused review to EUR 50,000+ for multi-jurisdiction matters. We propose a fixed fee or hourly cap after a confidential briefing. ### Is workplace surveillance legal in the Czech Republic? Covert monitoring inside the workplace is restricted by §316 of the Labour Code. Lawful workstreams focus on conduct in public space, on company assets used outside work hours, or on financial and digital records the employer already controls. ### How long does a typical engagement take? Most internal investigations are completed in 4-10 weeks depending on jurisdictions, document volume and the need for field work. ## Related Services ### Private Investigations Discreet fact-finding for individuals and families: matrimonial concerns, custody-related matters, missing persons and background checks. Explore this service → https://exerogroup.cz/services/private-investigations ### Surveillance Mobile and static surveillance and activity verification, discreet, lawful, time-stamped and documented to evidential standards. Explore this service → https://exerogroup.cz/services/surveillance ### Enhanced Due Diligence Investigator-led EDD on counterparties, targets and vendors, beneficial ownership, sanctions, PEP and adverse media. Explore this service → https://exerogroup.cz/services/due-diligence ## Learn more Talk to an Exero Group investigator. 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