We led an investigation in a major fraud case of gold smuggling by a criminal cartel in East Africa. The targets were considered untouchable by local law enforcement and were colloquially known as “ballers.” We liaised with INTERPOL and local law enforcement to build the case and gather intelligence of the smuggling operations on site. Our findings and expert report supported a United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (UNMONUSCO) and was used as part of expert testimony in Tanzanian and Kenyan court proceeding against the cartel. Our work resulted in positive changes in policies related to Tanzanian mineral development.
