K2 Integrity Explained

K2 Integrity
Founder:Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll
Hq Location:New York
Website:https://www.k2integrity.com

K2 Integrity (formerly K2 Intelligence) is a financial crimes risk, compliance and advisory services firm.[1] Founded in 2009 by Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll, the company is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London, England, Washington, D.C., Madrid, Spain, Geneva, Switzerland, Los Angeles, California, and Chicago, Illinois.[2] In November 2020, K2 Intelligence rebranded to K2 Integrity.[3]

Clients and industries served include financial institutions, law firms, hedge fund firms, private equity firms, governmental agencies, and private and sovereign clients.[4]

As of 2020, the company employs a workforce of about 350 employees.

History

Jules Kroll and his son, Jeremy Kroll, opened K2 Intelligence's first office in London in 2009. Shortly after, the company's headquarters moved to a New York City location in January 2010. By April, a second office had opened in Madrid. In early 2013, K2 Intelligence had a workforce of 120 employees.[5] K2G Global Limited in Tel Aviv, Israel, was established as part of its Cyber Investigations and Defense Practice.

Acquisitions

In December 2012, K2 Intelligence acquired Thacher Associates, which oversaw the cleanup of the World Trade Center site, the building of the new Yankee Stadium, and the construction of the Bank of America Tower in Manhattan.[6] [7]

Notable investigations

During a 2013 public corruption case, the Moreland Commission hired K2 Integrity "to search databases for donations linked to the passage of legislation or the awarding of state contracts."[8]

In 2014, K2 Integrity provided data analytics litigation support to recover the stolen funds to be distributed back to the victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme (Madoff investment scandal).[9]

In 2018, a forensic investigation was completed on behalf of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) that documented gross negligence and financial mismanagement of AIBA affairs and finances.[10]

K2 Integrity investigated a scam case known as the Con Queen of Hollywood.[11] [12] The multi-year investigation led to the arrest of the suspect in Manchester, England, on 26 November 2020.[13]

References

  1. Finnegan . William . 9 October 2009 . The Secret Keeper . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20240510152329/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/10/19/the-secret-keeper#cite_note-1 . May 10, 2024 . 3 July 2021 . . 0028-792X.
  2. News: 26 September 2010 . Return of the supersleuth . subscription . 3 July 2021 . The Sunday Times.
  3. Web site: 2 December 2020 . K2 Intelligence FIN Changes Name to K2 Integrity . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20230530005757/https://washingtonexec.com/2020/12/k2-intelligence-fin-changes-name-to-k2-integrity/#.YOUDGy2cYl7 . May 30, 2023 . 3 July 2021.
  4. Web site: 22 October 2019 . K2 Intelligence . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20230923211515/https://globalinvestigationsreview.com/survey/gir-100/2019/organization-profile/k2-intelligence . September 23, 2023 . 4 July 2021 . Global Investigations Review.
  5. Web site: Lausanne . 3 October 2018 . AIBA bans former chief for life . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20211208193445/https://gulfnews.com/sport/aiba-bans-former-chief-for-life-1.2285850#cite_note-11 . December 8, 2021 . 3 July 2021 . News Gulf.
  6. Web site: Lattman . Peter . 2 January 2013 . Investigative Firm Started by Krolls Acquires Private Watchdog . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20230820182920/https://archive.nytimes.com/dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/investigative-firm-started-by-krolls-acquires-private-watchdog/#cite_note-4 . August 20, 2023 . 3 July 2021 . The New York Times.
  7. Web site: Kroll's K2 to Buy Advisory Firm Led by U.S. Anti-Terror Sleuth. Farrell. Greg. 23 September 2019. 4 July 2021.
  8. News: Craig . Susanne . Rashbaum . William K. . Kaplan . Thomas . 23 July 2014 . Cuomo's Office Hobbled Ethics Inquiries by Moreland Commission . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20240605190015/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/nyregion/governor-andrew-cuomo-and-the-short-life-of-the-moreland-commission.html#cite_note-3 . June 5, 2024 . 5 July 2021 . The New York Times . 0362-4331.
  9. Web site: Velsey . Kim . 10 May 2018 . An aspiring diplomat applies her skills to uncovering corruption and corporate fraud . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20240225184150/https://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20180510/NEWS/180519999/sneana-gebauer-an-aspiring-diplomat-applies-her-skills-to-uncovering-corruption-and-corporate-fraud#cite_note-5 . February 25, 2024 . 3 July 2021 . Crain's New York Business.
  10. Web site: 2 November 2018 . AIBA on the ropes regarding ring's future in the Olympics . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20211125102405/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201811/02/WS5bdbb6eba310eff303286244.html#cite_note-10 . November 25, 2021 . 3 July 2021 . China Daily.
  11. Web site: Daniels . Tim . 10 June 2016 . NFLPA Hires Cybersecurity Firm to Help Secure Social-Media Accounts . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20220128164552/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2645527-nflpa-hires-cybersecurity-firm-to-help-secure-social-media-accounts#cite_note-9 . January 28, 2022 . 4 July 2021 . Bleacher Report.
  12. Web site: Johnson . Scott . 11 July 2018 . Hunting the Con Queen of Hollywood: Who's the "Crazy Evil Genius" Behind a Global Racket? . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20240617162119/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hunting-con-queen-hollywood-1125932/#cite_note-12 . June 17, 2024 . 3 July 2021 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  13. Web site: McKirdy . Euan . 18 January 2019 . Art scam: Wendi Deng Murdoch imposter swindles thousands from photographers . live . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20221207035747/https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/photographer-scam-wendi-deng-murdoch-intl/index.html#cite_note-13 . December 7, 2022 . 3 July 2021 . CNN.

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