Whistleblowing investigation at Kenyan Flower Farm
In consultation with Castor Vali, Kahamelo conducted a forensic investigation into whistleblowing allegations relating to governance, compliance and employee welfare matters at a Kenyan flower farm owned by a Netherlands-based company.
Forensic Investigation into Retail Sports Betting Company
Kahamelo was mandated to conduct a forensic investigation into a Retail Sports Betting Company’s financial practices and transactions. Procedures included validating and verifying revenue received and payouts made, tracing all funds disbursed to and received from related companies, and conducting corporate governance and tax assessments.
Forensic Investigation into Procurement Irregularities at Mining Company
Kahamelo conducted a forensic investigation into procurement irregularities, including collusive tendering, involving a Manganese Mining Company in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province. The investigation included a review of procurement documentation, supplier relationships, cash flow analysis, and interviews with key personnel. Kahamelo prepared a factual findings report and provided recommendations for enhanced supplier vetting procedures and strengthened conflict-of-interest controls.
Forensic Investigation into Business Practices at Mining Company
Kahamelo (mandated by an owner of a South African Supplier of Construction Materials) performed a forensic investigation on the business practices and corporate governance and compiled an independent factual forensic findings report with Kahamelo’s findings and confirmation of possible loss of income.
Round-tripping Forensic Accounting Matter
Kahamelo, mandated by Small-Smith & Associates Incorporated Attorneys, and in support of the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations, conducted forensic investigations for a large Steel Manufacturing Company into alleged fraud, theft, round-tripping of funds, money laundering, and manipulation of accounting records involving various related entities. Kahamelo performed detailed financial analyses, cash flow reconstructions, reviews of Contra Account Details, assessments of fictitious liabilities and assets, and examinations of misappropriated investments. Kahamelo assisted with the compilation of a Forensic Report for the matter and prepared an expert witness affidavit setting out the forensic findings for use in ongoing criminal proceedings.
Assessment of Annual Financial Statements and Tax Misconduct
Kahamelo (mandated by the Board of Directors) assessed the impact of a South African-Founded Global Sports Nutrition and Dietary Supplements Brand’s CFO and former managing director’s alleged misconduct on the Annual Financial Statements, as well as the tax implications of the misconduct discovered.
Forensic Investigation into Executive Misconduct
In consultation with Crowe Forensics and in conjunction with Werksmans Attorneys, Kahamelo performed a forensic investigation into the misconduct of a Global GDP Logistics Company’s Regional Director and assisted the company during the subsequent disciplinary proceedings. Kahamelo also performed a high-level assessment of the approximate losses incurred by the Global GDP Logistics Company as a result of the misconduct of its Regional Director. Johan testified during the disciplinary proceedings as an expert witness.
Forensic Investigation into Insider Trading in Namibia
In consultation with Nexia SAB&T (mandated by a financial services regulator in Namibia), Kahamelo performed a forensic investigation and provided an opinion on alleged insider trading by individuals on entities listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange, so that the regulator could fulfil its statutory function of regulating and supervising entities.
Tracing of Tanzanian Government Assets
In consultation with Crowe Forensic, Kahamelo performed asset trace services on assets held by external companies, with potential official Tanzanian connections, that are beneficially owned or held by the Government of Tanzania.
Forensic Investigation into Data Governance
Kahamelo was mandated to conduct a forensic investigation into the governance procedures of a Data and Records Management Company relating to the storage of information and data held on behalf of a client.