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Case Study

Case Study

Selected investigation scenarios that reflect our approach to confidential intelligence, field verification, and technical support.

Investigation Notes

Real-World Case Profiles

These case studies reflect the style of assignments handled by H S Detectives Agency Mumbai. Client identities, timelines, and operational details are intentionally generalized to protect confidentiality while still showing the depth of our investigative process.

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Corporate Fraud Investigation

The Phantom Vendor Fraud (One BKC, Mumbai)

Problem

A multi-national firm at One BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, noticed a steady 12% leak in procurement budget over 18 months. Internal audits remained inconclusive.

Action

We initiated Asset Tracing and forensic accounting, discovering three shell companies registered to a senior procurement officer's distant relative. Surveillance confirmed the officer meeting these 'vendors' at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla.

Result

The forensic depth provided saved over ₹10 crores in annual recurring losses. Their discretion within BKC was impeccable. – CFO, Logistics Firm

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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02
Solved

Pre-Matrimonial Investigation

The Hidden Liability (Delhi-NCR)

Problem

A family in Golf Links, New Delhi was finalizing a high-profile alliance. Despite the groom's family claiming a pristine business reputation in Cyber Hub, Gurugram, certain inconsistencies in lifestyle vs. declared income surfaced.

Action

Through physical surveillance across Delhi-NCR and tracking business activity in Udyog Vihar, we revealed pending litigation for insolvency and a previous undisclosed marriage in another state.

Result

They uncovered truths that two months of social meetings couldn't. We were saved from a devastating mistake. – Private Client

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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Solved

TSCM Services

The Boardroom Breach (Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore)

Problem

A leading AI startup in Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, found their proprietary R&D strategies being leaked to competitors within 48 hours of board meetings.

Action

Our technicians performed corporate TSCM using near-field detection and thermal imaging, identifying GSM-enabled bugs hidden inside a power strip and a gifted desk clock in the main conference room.

Result

Professional, thorough, and invisible to our employees. They secured our IP when it mattered most. – CTO, Tech Solutions

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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04
Solved

Asset Tracing

Recovering Ghost Assets (Hyderabad)

Problem

Following a messy partnership dissolution in HITEC City, Hyderabad, one partner claimed zero liquidity, stalling a court-ordered buyout.

Action

We utilized deep-web forensic tools and physical verification of Benami properties near Outer Ring Road (ORR), linking three luxury villas and a fleet of high-end vehicles back to the partner through shadow directors.

Result

Their ability to find what was 'lost' changed the trajectory of our legal battle. – Managing Partner, Legal Associate

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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05
Solved

Employee Surveillance

The Inventory Leak (Chennai Port Trust)

Problem

A logistics giant near Chennai Port was facing consistent shrinkage of high-value electronics during transit to warehouses in Sriperumbudur.

Action

We deployed surveillance units to follow transport vehicles, identifying an unauthorized stop at a godown near Madhavaram where drivers were swapping genuine goods with counterfeits.

Result

The video evidence provided was irrefutable. It led to a complete overhaul of our transit security. – Operations Manager

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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06
Solved

Business Investigation

The Kickback Scheme (Gurugram Cyber City)

Problem

A leading tech firm in DLF Cyber City, Gurugram suspected a senior procurement manager of favoring specific vendors despite higher quotes and lower quality.

Action

We conducted employee background verification revealing a hidden family connection between the manager and the vendor. Asset Tracing identified a luxury apartment in Golf Course Road purchased under a relative's name.

Result

The evidence was airtight. We were able to terminate the corrupt link and recover our losses without any legal blowback. – HR Director, Global Tech

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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07
Solved

Corporate TSCM

The Silent Listener (Bandra Kurla Complex)

Problem

During a high-stakes merger negotiation at BKC, Mumbai, sensitive board discussions were being leaked to a rival firm in Nariman Point within hours.

Action

Our team performed debugging and sweeping using advanced spectrum analyzers, detecting a GSM bug planted inside a VoIP phone and a hidden camera in the executive dining area.

Result

Absolute professionals. Their technical expertise secured our most sensitive negotiation environment. – MD, Infrastructure Giant

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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Solved

Matrimonial Investigation

The Hidden Liability (South Delhi & Noida)

Problem

A family in Greater Kailash, Delhi was considering a proposal. The groom claimed to be a self-made entrepreneur with a flourishing startup in Noida Sector 62.

Action

Through physical surveillance across South Delhi, Noida, and Chandigarh, we discovered the subject was not the owner but a mid-level freelancer with a history of heavy debt and a pending criminal case for fraud.

Result

They looked beyond the social media profile. Their findings saved our daughter from a life of hardship. – Concerned Parent

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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09
Solved

Post-Matrimonial Surveillance

The Adultery Evidence (Bengaluru Indiranagar)

Problem

A client in Indiranagar, Bengaluru suspected their spouse of infidelity, often citing late shifts at a software park in Whitefield.

Action

We deployed surveillance teams tracking movements between Whitefield, Koramangala, and weekend 'business trips' to Mysuru, documenting the spouse meeting a third party at a boutique hotel near MG Road.

Result

Discreet and highly effective. They provided clear video evidence that was crucial for my peace of mind. – Private Client

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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10
Solved

Risk Management

The Ghost Inventory (Chennai Sriperumbudur)

Problem

An automobile manufacturing plant near Sriperumbudur, Chennai reported a consistent 5% inventory mismatch in high-grade steel components.

Action

Our employee surveillance team monitored the night shift. Forensic investigation of digital logs showed manual weighbridge overrides. We caught a syndicate of guards and drivers diverting trucks to a local yard.

Result

Their multi-disciplinary approach solved a mystery that our internal security missed for a year. – Plant Manager

Wahid Shaikh

Wahid Shaikh

Chief Investigative Officer

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Last Reviewed on May 2026