Georgia’s Financial Investigations Unit: Unraveling Financial Crimes with Forensic Expertise

The Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) in Georgia is a specialized team of forensic auditors, assisting law enforcement agencies across the state in investigating financial crimes. Comprised of certified fraud examiners, the FIU team combines accounting, auditing, computer, and investigative skills to analyze financial evidence of potential wrongdoing.

Expertise and Services Offered

The FIU’s areas of expertise extend to various financial crimes, including:

Theft and embezzlement
Mortgage fraud
Insurance fraud
Drug investigations
Death and arson cases with a financial motive

The unit offers extensive support in financial investigations. Its services include:

Consulting on financial cases to determine investigative steps
Conducting in-depth forensic audits of individuals and businesses’ financial records
Identifying key financial records for seizure during search warrant executions
Executing public records searches and title examinations
Preparing comprehensive Financial Analysis Reports complete with spreadsheets, timelines, and charts
Testifying in court to present findings

Georgia’s Role in the FinCEN Network

As the state’s liaison, the FIU bridges the gap between Georgia law enforcement and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The FIU functions as the main point of contact for ensuring law enforcement agencies have access to the Bank Secrecy Act data held by FinCEN. This role not only facilitates information flow but also ensures compliance with legal requirements.