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Forensic Accounting Plays Critical Role in Uncovering Financial Crimes in Georgia

The Financial Investigations Unit (FIU), a specialized unit within Georgia’s financial investigative agency, has been instrumental in cracking down on financial crimes across the state. Using expert forensic accounting techniques, the FIU helps uncover and prosecute wrongdoing, providing critical financial analysis services to law enforcement agencies statewide.

Expert Forensic Auditors

The FIU’s forensic auditors employ a unique blend of accounting, auditing, computer, and investigative skills to analyze financial evidence in criminal investigations. They tackle complex cases involving:

Theft
Embezzlement
Mortgage fraud
Insurance fraud
Drug trafficking
Death and arson cases with financial motives

Their expertise has been invaluable in helping investigators piece together the financial puzzle, identify key assets, and build strong cases against perpetrators.

Services Provided

The FIU’s services are designed to support law enforcement agencies at every stage of an investigation. These services include:

Consulting on case strategy
Identifying crucial financial records
Conducting detailed forensic audits
Performing public records searches
Compiling comprehensive Financial Analysis Reports

Their expert testimony in court has also been instrumental in securing convictions.

Role as Liaison

In addition to its role as a key player in Georgia’s criminal justice system, the FIU serves as the state’s liaison with the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This collaboration enables authorities to:

Better track and combat financial crimes
Protect Georgians from fraud and other financial wrongdoing

The FIU ensures that law enforcement agencies have access to critical Bank Secrecy Act data stored by the Department of Treasury, ultimately helping to keep Georgia’s citizens safe from financial criminals.