JGL Forensic Services - Where Integrity and Business Meet

Is Cybersecurity the Achilles Heel for South African Law Firms?

In South Africa, poverty, corruption, and racial injustice overshadow the critical need for robust cybersecurity. Despite being Africa's top target for cyber criminals, underfunding and neglect persist. Human error, particularly through email vulnerabilities, plays a significant role in data breaches, making law firms especially vulnerable.

Navigating Ethical Issues in Financial Crime Forensics

In today’s technologically driven world, forensic technology plays a crucial role in combating financial crime. These advanced tools enable the detection, investigation, and prevention of various financial offenses, from fraud and embezzlement to money laundering and insider trading

The Power of Seamless Integration

The seamless functioning of an organization hinges on the alignment of its policies and procedures and the consistent and unbiased application of its rules. For CEOs, CFOs, and heads of compliance, this is not just a regulatory requirement but a strategic imperative.

A Call To Action To The New GNU- Get Us Off The Greylist

Being greylisted is killing our country, this is why!
The bottom line is that staying on the grey list hampers economic growth and deters foreign investment, making it imperative for both the government and businesses to intensify compliance efforts.

Our Business Depends On You To Survive and Thrive: A Letter to Employees

Dear Team,
In our volatile economy, doing the right thing matters more than ever. Our success doesn’t just depend on what we do; it’s about how we do it. That’s why ethical behaviour and following company rules isn’t a just a nice thing to do, it is a MUST—it’s a way to keep our jobs safe and our company strong. Each of us plays a crucial role, so we need to do the right thing, every day.

Compliance Culture: Your Shield Against Economic Crime

In the bustling arena of South African business, the fight against economic crime is a relentless battle that requires more than just legal adherence; it demands the cultivation of a robust culture of compliance. This culture, rooted in integrity and ethical conduct, serves as a shield against the threats that businesses face. 
 

CEO Fraud - The Fish Rots From The Head, But Only If You Let It

In so many cases of private and public sector fraud and corruption, it’s the company CEO or senior government official at the heart of the scandal. This creates a culture of corruption that is very hard to reverse.
There are occasions, however, when high level CEO fraud is not actually committed by a CEO at all.

How The Mighty Have Fallen – The Tragic Tale of Two Ponzi Kingpins

Johann Steynberg, founder of the Mirror Trading International Ponzi scheme, may reportedly have faked his demise. While under house arrest in Brazil and facing extradition to South Africa, he apparently died from acute respiratory failure. Craig Warriner, another major fraudster, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his BHI Trust Ponzi scheme. Both cases underscore the extensive financial damage caused and serve as a warning against "too good to be true" investments.

How Personal Accountability, Not Political Parties, Will Shape The Real Future of South Africa

I’ve written before about the power of one, and this has never been more evident than right here on our doorstep. It’s all about individual actions inspiring collective responsibility.
Our role in building a better future for our country is bigger, and extends far further, than simply voting in an election. 

From Murder to Money Laundering – The Changing Face of Organised Crime

A recent report from Reuters says that “Italy's mafia rarely dirties its hands with blood these days. Extortion rackets have gone out of fashion and murders are largely frowned upon by the godfathers.”