Forensic AND Investigations

Head of Forensic and Investigation

To provide an independent, professional, and effective investigative service that safeguards the organization from internal and external threats through forensic excellence, evidence-based analysis, and collaborative risk mitigation.

The Directorate’s work is divided into several key functional areas:

1. Case Intake & Triage:
  1. Manage a centralized hotline and intake portal for allegations (whistleblowing, internal reports, etc.).
  2. Conduct preliminary assessments to determine the credibility, scope, and severity of allegations.
  3. Assign case priority (e.g., low, medium, high, critical) and allocate resources accordingly.
2. Case Management:
  1. Maintain a secure and confidential case management system.
  2. Track the status, progress, and findings of all investigations.
  3. Ensure timely closure of cases and proper documentation.
3. Fact-Finding & Evidence Collection:
  1. Conduct investigative interviews of subjects, witnesses, and complainants.
  2. Execute legally compliant searches and seizures of physical and digital evidence.
  3. Collect and analyze financial records, emails, documents, and other relevant data.
  4. Perform forensic data imaging from computers, servers, and mobile devices.
4. Forensic Analysis:
  1. Digital Forensics:Recover, preserve, and analyze data from electronic devices (computers, phones, cloud storage). This includes deleted file recovery, internet history analysis, and malware assessment.
  2. Financial Forensics:Trace funds, identify fraudulent transactions, analyze complex financial records, and quantify losses.
  3. Physical Forensics:(If applicable) Analyze physical evidence related to security incidents, theft, or safety violations.
5. Reporting & Testimony:
  1. Prepare clear, concise, and objective investigative reports for management, legal counsel, and the Board.
  2. Present findings to internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, HR, Audit Committee).
  3. Serve as an expert witness in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.

1. Proactive & Strategic Functions
1. Fraud & Risk Assessment:
  1. Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities to fraud, corruption, and other misconduct.
  2. Develop profiles of potential fraudulent activities specific to the organization’s operations.
2. Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring:
  1. Develop and implement data analytics scripts to proactively detect anomalies and red flags (e.g., duplicate payments, ghost employees, policy violations).
  2. Monitor key systems and transactions for suspicious patterns.
3. Policy & Procedure Development:
  1. Assist in developing and updating investigation protocols, evidence handling procedures, and whistleblower policies.
  2. Ensure all investigative activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
4. Liaison & Intelligence Sharing:
  1. Act as the primary point of contact for law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and external auditors during investigations.
  2. Build and maintain relationships with industry peers to share intelligence on emerging threats.

Head of Forensic and Investigation

Divisions Under Forensic and Investigation Department (National Headquarters Level)

ii) CRIME SCENE

ii) ANALYTICAL LAB

iii) MOLECULAR

iv). ELECTRICAL

iv). INVESTIGATION