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Bender & Co. Forensics LLC

Forensic Accounting · Fraud Investigation · Advisory

Uncovering the facts behind the figures.

Financial institutions, law firms and government agencies retain us for investigative support in adversarial matters and expert testimony at trial or in depositions.

How we help

  • Litigation support & expert witness
  • Fraud & corruption investigations
  • Digital evidence recovery
  • Fraud vulnerability assessments

Member of

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN)
  • ACCA
  • International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals
  • High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
  • National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)

Services

What we do

Specialist forensic, investigative and advisory services for organisations facing fraud, disputes and cyber risk.

  • Cyber Risk Authority

    Cybersecurity governance starts at the top, with the board of directors’ oversight and executives setting management direction. Many companies still view cyber risks primarily as an IT issue. Practically, cyber risk is really business risk.

  • Forensic Accounting and Investigations

    Our professionals are fully trained and experienced in all aspects of our practice including litigation support, business interruption claims, lost profits claims, economic damages, business disputes and fraud investigation cases.

  • Digital Forensics

    We help to quickly locate pertinent data from the devices you see every day, from iOS to Windows machines, for internal investigations including personnel, human resources, intellectual property theft and workplace harassment.

  • Tax Services

    Individual and small business tax return preparation and filing is a core service. Whether your company is a C Corp, S Corp, LLC, partnership or sole proprietor, a properly prepared return can be filed to minimize the tax owed.

About the firm

Our Expertise

We specialize in investigating fraud, corruption, conducting interviews, analyzing and reconstructing digital information and financial records, assessing fraud vulnerability, analyzing embezzlement allegations and developing strategic cybersecurity plans. Financial institutions, law firms, government agencies and others regularly retain our firm to provide investigative support in adversarial matters and expert testimony at trial or in depositions.

We have extensive experience assisting counsel and their clients in all phases of litigation, from discovery through trial, as well as alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Our team

Our Professionals

Certified fraud examiners, forensic accountants and investigators with deep experience across the public and private sectors.

  • Nathaniel Bender

    Managing Partner

    Nathaniel Bender

    ACCA, CFE, CFIP, CPFA, CCrFA, CCFI

    • Forensic Accounting
    • Digital Fraud Investigation
    • Pre-litigation Report
    • Expert Witnessing
    • Workplace Investigations
    • Financial Fraud Investigations
    • Bribery and Corruption Investigations
    • Embezzlement and Kickbacks Investigations
    • Financial Statements Audit
    • Internal Controls Review
    • Money Laundering
    • Ponzi Schemes
    • Fraudulent Investment Analysis
  • Adekola Nurudeen O.

    Partner

    Adekola Nurudeen O.

    ACA, CFIP

    • Forensic Accounting
    • Corporate Fraud Investigation
    • Expert Witnessing
    • Financial Fraud Investigations
    • Financial Statements Audit
    • Fraudulent Investment Analysis
    • Internal Controls Review
    • Taxation and Advisory Services
  • Emmanuel Ohiro

    Partner

    Emmanuel Ohiro

    ACA, CCFI, CCrFA, CBA

    • Forensic Accounting
    • Corporate Fraud Investigation
    • Expert Witnessing
    • Financial Fraud Investigations
    • Personal Safety and Security Expert
    • Document Verification Expert
    • Graphologist
    • Criminal Behavior Analyst

Library

Resources

Whitepapers and reports on fraud, money laundering, cybercrime and corporate governance.

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  • Whitepaper

    National Cybercrime Strategy Guide

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  • Whitepaper

    Synthetic Identity Fraud

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  • Whitepaper

    2019 Compendium

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  • Whitepaper

    2022 Report to the Nations

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  • Whitepaper

    National Inherent Risk Assessment of ML in Nigeria 2022

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  • Whitepaper

    6 Barriers to a Successful Internal Whistle-blowing Program

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Insights

Latest from the blog

Insights on fraud, financial crime and forensic accounting.

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Businesses are Rejecting Millions in Recovered Stolen Funds

Over the past two years, the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been aggressively tracking down cybercriminals. Collaborating with law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Europe, the EFCC has arrested hundreds of cybercriminals and confiscated millions

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