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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.[1][2] In November 2020, K2 Intelligence rebranded to K2 Integrity.[3]
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| Founded | 2009 |
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| Founder | Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll |
| Headquarters | New York |
| Website | https://www.k2integrity.com |
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
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Jules Kroll and his son, Jeremy Kroll, opened K2 Intelligence's first office in London in 2009.[1] 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.[3] 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.[3]
Acquisitions
editIn 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
editDuring 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][5]
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
edit- ^ a b c Finnegan, William (9 October 2009). "The Secret Keeper". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Return of the supersleuth". The Sunday Times. 26 September 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "K2 Intelligence FIN Changes Name to K2 Integrity". 2 December 2020. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "K2 Intelligence". Global Investigations Review. 22 October 2019. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b Lausanne (3 October 2018). "AIBA bans former chief for life". News Gulf. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Lattman, Peter (2 January 2013). "Investigative Firm Started by Krolls Acquires Private Watchdog". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Farrell, Greg (23 September 2019). "Kroll's K2 to Buy Advisory Firm Led by U.S. Anti-Terror Sleuth". Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Craig, Susanne; Rashbaum, William K.; Kaplan, Thomas (23 July 2014). "Cuomo's Office Hobbled Ethics Inquiries by Moreland Commission". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ Velsey, Kim (10 May 2018). "An aspiring diplomat applies her skills to uncovering corruption and corporate fraud". Crain's New York Business. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "AIBA on the ropes regarding ring's future in the Olympics". China Daily. 2 November 2018. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Daniels, Tim (10 June 2016). "NFLPA Hires Cybersecurity Firm to Help Secure Social-Media Accounts". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Scott (11 July 2018). "Hunting the Con Queen of Hollywood: Who's the "Crazy Evil Genius" Behind a Global Racket?". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ McKirdy, Euan (18 January 2019). "Art scam: Wendi Deng Murdoch imposter swindles thousands from photographers". CNN. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2021.