Bribery | Corruption

Corruption has now infiltrated nearly all layers of society and professional sectors worldwide. Lobbying and nepotism lead to corrupt laws and absurd misappointments to leadership positions—whether in Brussels, Bern, or Washington. This trend is, of course, also observable "on a smaller scale"; and whether the problem stems from the top or already at the lower levels, we won’t judge. The fact remains that our trained Swiss commercial investigators are regularly commissioned to investigate suspected bribery. This particularly concerns espionage and sabotage activities by employees, but also questions around conflicts of interest in business relationships and contract awards.

The Kurtz Detective Agency in Zurich and across Switzerland is happy to assist you in such matters: +41 44 5522 264.

Illegal Incentives for Employees and Clients

The competitor on the market is often responsible for internal adversaries as well. The question of who benefits from bribing an employee is quickly answered: the competitors. If a company controls an employee of a rival business, it is equivalent to having a “peephole” into the competitor’s operations. The illicit transfer of company secrets, sabotage of devices and data, property damage, or inciting conflicts within the workforce—corrupt employees can serve as powerful tools for illegal purposes, and they are consequently every employer’s nightmare. Discreet and court-admissible employee investigations are among the core competencies of our Zurich detectives, making us the ideal contact for resolving such and other internal staff issues.

Bribery also arises in awarding contracts to potential clients, where competitors often resort to improper means through various incentives. From flat-screen TVs to cash, some rivals spare no effort to win over well-off clients or their authorised representatives. Naturally, neither the competitor nor the bribable client will publicise these dealings, making it difficult for affected companies to prove the misconduct. Our professional private detectives in Switzerland specialise in providing court-admissible evidence. If you suspect one or more competing companies of securing an unfair competitive advantage through bribery, contact the Kurtz Detective Agency by phone or email (kontakt@kurtz-detektei-schweiz.ch).

Public sector and open wallets | Bribery in office

Even in public tenders, companies often reach for their wallets to curry favour with the relevant officials. Unfortunately, some decision-makers in authorities are not averse to lining their pockets in this way. As an entrepreneur, you are disadvantaged compared to the competition in such cases—often more than you might realise. Likewise, authority leaders naturally have no interest in, firstly, attracting media attention due to corrupt employees, and, secondly, commissioning overpriced contractors.

Whether you are a disadvantaged entrepreneur or a public official, our experienced commercial investigators for Basel, Bern, Geneva, and throughout Switzerland research the background and provide you with evidence in the form of a court-admissible investigation report. Of course, we always operate discreetly and professionally to avoid any reputational damage to our clients. Receive a non-binding consultation regarding your case: please use our contact form or call us at +41 44 5522 264.