Employee Infiltration – Theft of Company Property

The theft of company property has almost become a national pastime. A pen here, a toner cartridge there — a wrench, a coffee machine — many employees seem to consider it normal to “borrow” small items belonging to their employer. But theft is theft, regardless of the employment relationship, and such breaches of trust often cause even greater disappointment for the victims.

 

For example, the Kurtz Detective Agency Leipzig once handled a case in which the cunning of a single employee led to damages in the five-figure range — all from the long-term theft of toilet paper. Friendships have been destroyed by the greed of individuals. In another case investigated by our Leipzig corporate detectives, the company owner’s best friend and longest-serving employee, together with his son, falsified invoices, pocketed the cash, and secretly used company vehicles to build a competing business — including poaching regular customers.

 

As our Leipzig detectives often observe, the old saying unfortunately holds true: Trust is good, control is better.

 

The situation becomes especially sensitive when valuable assets are stolen. In addition to conventional surveillance, you also have the option of employee infiltration — placing one of our detectives undercover within your company. This method is often considered the supreme discipline of detective work. Only an exceptionally discreet, versatile, and perceptive investigator can successfully carry out such a delicate assignment.

Employee infiltration – how it works

In this operation, one of our Leipzig corporate detectives is officially employed in your company. He acts as a fully integrated staff member, builds relationships with colleagues, and becomes part of the social environment. This allows the detective to develop a deep understanding of internal dynamics, uncover valuable information about behaviors and trends, and ultimately identify those responsible for any wrongdoing or misconduct.

 

Please note that employee infiltration is among the most cost-intensive measures in the detective profession, as the assigned investigator must usually remain employed over an extended period. For detailed information about rates and conditions for this service by the Kurtz Detective Agency Leipzig, please contact us by email or phone: +49 341 6970 4082.