Financial Crimes in Georgia Get Scrutiny from Forensic Accounting Unit

The Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) has a specialized unit dedicated to bringing financial criminals to justice in Georgia. This team of forensic auditors, with advanced accounting and investigative skills, provides critical financial analysis services to law enforcement agencies across the state.

Expertise in Financial Analysis

The team of Certified Fraud Examiners uses their expertise to examine financial evidence in criminal investigations, tackling complex cases involving:

• Theft
• Embezzlement
• Mortgage fraud
• Insurance fraud
• Drug trafficking
• Arson and death investigations with a financial motive

FIU’s Services

FIU’s services include:

• Consulting on financial cases to determine investigative steps
• Conducting detailed forensic audits of financial records
• Identifying key documents for seizure during search warrants
• Performing public record searches to identify assets
• Compiling comprehensive Financial Analysis Reports, including:
  • Spreadsheets
  • Timelines
  • Charts
• Testifying in court when necessary

Liaison with FinCEN

As the state’s coordinator for the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FIU serves as a liaison between Georgia law enforcement agencies and FinCEN to ensure access to Bank Secrecy Act data stored by the U.S. Department of Treasury, as required by law.

The Value of Forensic Auditors

With their unique blend of accounting, auditing, computer, and investigative skills, FIU forensic auditors are proving invaluable in helping Georgia authorities crack down on financial crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.