Deon Lotz

I am a fully registered member of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners. Experienced, trustworthy Forensic Fraud Investigator touting 30 years of expertise developing problem solving methodologies that work. A knowledgeable resource committed to finding answers and collaborating with clients, companies, witnesses, and law enforcement. Promoting exemplary skills in project management, analytics, and information presentation. I have exceptional knowledge of the law and the implementation there of. It is worth mentioning that I have investigated various high-profile cases, including the Keble case that was highly publicised. I was also part of the investigating of the recent spate of kidnappings which was also highly publicised, and of which received a certificate of recognition from the Cape Town Mayoral Office. I was part of the Transnet fraud and corruption investigation, the Netcare COVID 19 Personal Protective Equipment, fraud matter, Mjejane Trust which involved a land claim in terms of the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994 and many more.

• Investigate complex criminal and civil matters on behalf of our clients which include law, audit and consulting firms, government departments and corporates.
• Liaise and work closely with clients to detect, prevent and address business crimes.
• Investigations, cover racketeering, bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering, unlawful competition, compliance, sanctions, market abuse and all aspects of corporate misconduct.
• Advises clients on the strategic decisions they face before, during and after enforcement proceedings.
• Dispute resolution and litigation support ranging from evidence collection, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and traditional conflict resolution.
• Assists clients by evaluating potential transactions and partners, and conducting expert analysis to plan, manage and implement any integration.
• Evaluation of purchasing and acquisition strategies (including preferred supplier arrangements), logistics, tendering practices, contract management and strategic relationships.
• Prepared various criminal cases for criminal prosecution, civil action, and disciplinary procedures.
• Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
• Profiling of subjects using open-source records.
• Interviewing of subjects and witnesses,
• Testify in labour, civil, and criminal matters.
• Build close relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors. 

• Police Training College, 1991
• Certificate Police Management, Technicon SA, 1993
• Special Wepons and Tactics, SA Police Services, 1995
• Detective Course, SA Police Services, 1995
• Interrogation and Interviewing, SA Police Services, 1995
• International Freight Management, Diploma, UNISA, 1998
• Excel Course, Police Training College, Paal, 2017