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Explore a collection of articles crafted by professionals in the field of forensic investigation. Each article offers insights and knowledge from seasoned experts, shedding light on various aspects of this intriguing discipline.


Member Spotlight: Dave Oswald
A powerhouse in fraud detection and recovery, Dave Oswald is the trusted founder of Forensic Restitution with 30+ years of unparalleled expertise. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, Chartered Professional Accountant, and Chartered Accountant, he's tackled high-stakes cases across industries—from healthcare to real estate. Whether uncovering hidden schemes or protecting assets, Dave has seen it all and knows how to turn losses into lessons. Get to know more about Dave and his im
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Feb 18, 20251 min read


“But I don’t want to be an expert”
Lawyers presume that all of their professional witnesses have to be qualified as experts. Do they?

David Debenham
May 23, 20244 min read


The W5 “Crypto Bros” Story on the Bankruptcy of “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski Explained
The purpose of this blog post is to answer inquiries that we have received from the public and Pleterski investors arising from the airing..

Norman Groot
Mar 4, 202422 min read


Tracing Bitcoin: Navigating the Complex Web of Digital Transactions
In the digital age, cryptocurrencies have emerged as revolutionary financial instruments, with Bitcoin being the pioneer.

Dave Oswald
Nov 2, 20235 min read


Untying the Deception: The Knot’s Controversial Advertiser Practices Exposed
The Knot emerged as a pioneering force, leveraging the power of digital technology to reshape how couples plan their big day. However...

Dave Oswald
Aug 1, 20233 min read


How to get the Opportunist Fraudster to Confess
Overconfident people falsely transfer their brilliance in one field into their abilities in fields they know nothing about such as fraud.

David Debenham
Mar 15, 20233 min read


A Case of Interest?
In the normal case, the plaintiff’s damages are determined as of the date of breach of contract or breach of duty and pre-judgment interest

David Debenham
Jan 24, 20225 min read


Expert Evidence and Testimony
Too often experts behave like the over-anxious, over-achieving student who shouts out the answer to the class rather than simply explains

David Debenham
Jan 13, 20222 min read


Filters, Folklore, Fake News, and Faulty Investigations
I am myopic and color blind. My father was hard of hearing. We all have our perceptional strengths and weaknesses.

David Debenham
Jan 13, 20225 min read


Is There a Need for an Expert to Prove Damages?
Documents do not speak for themselves. A document tendered by itself as here is hearsay, and hearsay is presumptively inadmissible.

David Debenham
Dec 22, 20217 min read


A 2020 Judicial Decision on Relationship Fraud
The case demonstrates why old men should be careful when dating young women and be even more careful when suing them.

Norman Groot
Jan 15, 202127 min read


Useful Quotes to Use on Motions for Mareva Injunctions
This blog is published as a result of some new 2020 decisions on Mareva injunctions. But before getting to those, we provide fraud victims..

Norman Groot
Sep 17, 202012 min read
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